To the Watts family,
  you are in my thoughts and prayers, I will always remember Blaine as riding his motorcycle and playing basketball at home as we were once neighbors on sweetwater road Blaine was always smiling and so very happy. What a great neighbor he was..

It was great knowing you old friend. I really enjoyed the good times we had chasing the little white ball around. I'm really going to miss you my man. May God comfort you.

To the Watts Family, I went to St. Stephens with Blaine.  I was never the prettiest girl in school, nor was I even close to being pretty, but Blaine did not look at the outside.  He loved me for who I was inside.  What a wonderful person he was, and he helped me have some fond memories of my school days.  He could brighten my day just by walking in a room.  I did not know that Blaine had been battling for his life, or he would have been on my daily prayer list!  I will keep you all in my prayers during this difficult time.  I know that Blaine knew God and God will take care of him now.  Please know that Blaine touched so many lives in such a positive way.  He will be missed greatly by all who knew him.  May God be with you today and always.  In His Love and Service, Dawn Spencer Kilby

To the Watts family, I am so sorry to hear about your loss.  I was a classmate of Blaine's. He was always a happy person, never seen him mad but always smiling and what a beautiful smile it was. 
I wish I could say something to make the hurt go away but time will help that, hold God's hand as you go through this journey, Blaine has his other hand, and God will get you through it all.
Sincerely
Patti P Fairchild

Blaine is, and always will be, a man with whom I will always carry wonderful memories about my childhood.  I played ball at St. Stephens Optimist.  Like many other kids, I had the opportunity to get to know Blaine as a coach, a mentor, and a friend.  I lost touch with him as I grew up, but never lost all the experiences I had with him.  I don't have any memories of Blaine when he was not smiling and interacting with people in a positive way.  I did see him throw his hat on occassion when calls didn't go our way, but Blaine always had a way of getting it out of his system and moving on with a smile.  I know that is one of the greatest things he taught us as kids- get it out if you have to, but pick your hat up and get on with the game.  
On reflection, I'm throwing my hat knowing that I did not have the chance to once again see him or thank him for all the wonderful memories he provided me.  But in his honor, I'm going to pick my hat up and get on with the game as he taught me.  

To his family and those closest to him who are feeling this loss in a way that is not describable, I wouldn't blame you if you kicked a few helmets and rattled a few bats from the pain.  I just know that the lessons Blaine taught me then, pale in comparison to the happines and joyful memories he made with you throughout your lives.  I hope those happy times that make you grieve now, will soon turn to smiles after you have dusted off your hat, yelled at the ump, got the final out of the inning, and patted your team on the behind with encouraging words as they ran back into the dugout.  Blaine always wanted to win, but he never wanted us to get down on ourselves.  I can't help but feel that's the way he wants you and all of us to handle this painful time.  I know that he would feel it to be his greatest victory if we picked up our hats, learned from our experience, never forgot him, and got on with the game.

Condolences,

Marc Bolton

Miss Geneva & Kay, 
You are in our prayers. May God continue to give you the grace you need.
Love & prayers

Blaine was only in our lives a short time - during our sons little league baseball period.  He was a sweet man, and devoted himself to all the kids on the baseball team.  We even had the privledge of being his neighbor when he was first married, in Conover.  Our prayers and thoughts are with you all.
David and Mary Puett
(Parents of Marc and Donnie Bolton)

Dear Geneva & Kay.

I'm sorry that you have had to say good-bye to Blaine. I pray that God's very special grace touch you and give you comfort.  I pray that 48 years of wonderful memories eventually brings a smile back to your face when you think of him.  Please let me know if I can do anything for you.  Love you both.

Blaine was a great guy and friend of ours, we just heard of this. Our heart and prayers goes out to his entire family. We are so sorry for your lose.

My thoughts and prayers are with each of you. Karen Setzer Fleming

Blaine was a classmate and a friend so many years ago. I never forgot his silly grin. He will be greatly missed! My thoughts & prayers go out to his family.

Kay, I am so sorry to hear about Blaine.I will keep your family in my prayers.

We first met Blaine about 8 years ago through his uncle Everett.  The Evans brothers worked for about a year building an addition and remodeling our home.  He was usually with Everett and we had a lot of fun kidding and picking with him.  He loved to tease me about how many cabinets I was having built.  He always said, "no woman needs that many cabinets."

We were so sorry to hear about his death. We will keep you in our prayers. We know you have many fond memories, may they bring you comfort.

Raenell & Randy Hines

Dear Kathy and Family,

Our constant thoughts and prayers are with you and your sweet family during this time of sadness.  

In love and friendship always,

Kay, You and your family are in our prayers. Jerry,Kim,Kinsey and Benjamin Ritchie   HKY

love you blaine, you will be missed but never forgotten. Brandon I hope your doing okay, i love you cuz.
Love Tiffany

my sincere thoughts and prayers go out to the family at this time of your loss ive known him all my life and will miss him dearly.i will always remember the good times we had in the body shop and the things we did.i will miss you dearly  my friend goat jr. ted gilliam jr. leroy son from shuford mills

My sincerest thoughts to you all. I can still remember his laugh like it was yesterday. I have known Blaine four years and he was like my big brother he was always looking out for me and I loved him for that and I kept my promise to him but sadness feels my heart when I remember I never got to say goodbye. But I love Blaine so my condolences and I pray for him and the Watts family. I love you Blaine and miss you very much!

Geneva, Kay, and family, 
I am so sorry to hear about your loss.
My prayer is that God will give you peace as only he can give at this time. 
Love you girls,   Reba Burleson

Thoughts and prayers be with Blaine's family. Blaine was a classmate of mine and a friend of my brother Marty Baker.So sorry for your loss. He will be missed. Looking at the photos of years back, I remember seeing that crazy grin of his. He was a great and funny person. Sincere condolences to the Watts and Evans family. 
Tammie Baker Ross

We Are Sorry For The Loss Of Blaine.He Was Loved By Lots And Will Be Missed By Many.Your Family Is In Our Prayers.God Bless. Beth,Mike,Erika Lowe. (Hickory,N.C.)

We are sorry for the loss of Blaine.  He always made me laugh any time I was around him.  He was full of joy and such a warm soul.
You are all in our thoughts and prayers during this difficult time.

To all the Watts and Evans families....Our hearts are aching for you and your loss.  Having known Blaine all his life and his growing up with the Starr family, I feel like we have lost a part of our family also.
You all are just like family to us and we wish you all the peacefulness and joyous memories that life has to offer.....
Sincerely
Sherry Starr Bradley

To the family, I met Blaine through his uncles Everett and Smiley and always enjoyed seeing him coming. He once did a beautiful job painting a motorcycle for me. He always had a grin and a great since of humor.Condolences to his family and friends.

Blaine was always fun to be around.  From the first time I met him he treated me like an old friend.  What a courageous battle you fought.  My families thoughts and prayers are with the Watts family!

Geneva
I was so sadden to hear about Blaine, my thoughts & prayers are with you & your family. I will always remember his infectious smile & witty charm, he will be missed. 
Love..Melissa I. George

Geneva,Kaye and family,our thoughts and prayers are with you all.We love you and our hearts are breaking for you.  Judy & Dick

To all the Watts family:
You are all in my sincerest thoughts and prayers.  I have come to know and love you all like family and my heart goes out to each and everyone of you.  Blaine was a wonderful person and although I only knew him for a little while, I considered him a good friend.  May God give you the comfort you need in these next few days.  I love you all.
Annette Bowman

All of you are in our thoughts and prayers. We will always remember Blaine with that big smile and sense of humor.  He never met a stranger. Sorry for your loss.

Blaine will always be cherished in my heart--his laugh and smile always brightened my days--lots of memories--rest in peace my beloved friend--until we meet again.
Sincere condolences to the Watts family--sorry for your loss.
Cathy

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Mr. Robert Blaine Watts

23 May, 1961 – 21 March, 2010

Hickory Funeral Home

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