Donnie Joe Watts entered this life on January 31, 1941 to Elmer and Levina Watts in Poteau, Oklahoma. Donnie entered into eternal rest on December 30, 2022 at the age of 81.

Donnie was an intelligent business man and had many business endeavors. His proudest business adventure was Alpine Exterminator as the owner and founder. Donnie was an avid outdoorsman and would always be out farming and checking his cows. He enjoyed fishing and sharing his fishing stories. He was a proud 32nd degree Masonic Lodge of McLoud and Myrtle.

Preceding Donnie in death is his beloved wife Julia Watts. Both his parents, Elmer and Levina Watts. His three brothers, Raymond Watts, Willis Watts, and LV Watts. His two sisters, Opal Watts and June Paxton. Left to cherish his memory is his son, Rodney and wife Christina Watts of McLoud and his daughter, Kristie Hooper and husband Russell of Albuquerque, New Mexico. His 15 grandchildren and 7 great grandchildren. Along with numerous nieces and nephews and his brother-in-law, Emil Paxton.