James Wesley "Wes" Watts

James Wesley “Wes” Watts, 53, of Knightstown passed away Saturday, August 16, 2014 at Hancock Regional Hospital. He was born August 25, 1960 in New Castle the son of Jack and Louise (Chapman) Watts.

A local auctioneer, he also conducted online auctions for Pefley Farm Equipment in Lagro, IN. He was a real estate broker and formerly owned the Paddock in Knightstown. Wes was a member of the Knightstown United Methodist Church, National Auctioneers Association and Indiana Auctioneers Association. He raised registered Black Angus cattle, loved auctions, farming, antiques and traveling.

He is survived by his wife of 32 years: Tammy (Harris) Watts; a daughter: Jennifer (Evan) Meltzer of Greenfield; a granddaughter: Ava; his mother: Louise Watts of Knightstown; father-in-law: Ivan Harris of Knightstown; several aunts, uncles and cousins.

He was preceded in death by his father: Jack Watts; sister: Susie Watts; paternal grandmother: Martha Fort; maternal grandparents: Wolford and Effie Chapman; mother-in-law: Faye (John) Lewis.

Services will be at 10:30 AM Wednesday, August 20, 2014 at Hinsey-Brown Funeral Service Knightstown Chapel with Pastor Curt Hunt officiating. Burial will follow in Glen Cove Cemetery. Friends may call from 6-8 PM Tuesday. Memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society, 4567 Progress Drive, Columbus, IN 47201. You may share a condolence or a memory of Wes at www.hinsey-brown.com .