Melvin F. Watts Jr., age 61, of Waterloo Township, MI, passed away at his home on December 21, 2024. He was born in Ann Arbor, MI, on May 24, 1963, the son of Melvin Sr. and Sharon (Hodgkin) Watts.

Melvin was a resident of Waterloo Twp. for the past 30 years. He was an avid fan of classic TV shows, especially MASH and John Wayne movies. He treasured his loyal K-9 companion, Sissy, and he enjoyed fishing. Melvin dedicated 29 years of service as a forklift driver and line worker at Associated Spring.

He is survived by his two daughters, Nicole (Kevin) Cox of Arizona and Tonya (Clifton II) Moorer of Grass Lake, MI; four grandchildren: Clifton III, Emily, Davin, and Ja'Marree; and his great-grandson, Ce’Jay; a sister, Terry Hampton of Jackson, and two nephews, Chad and Travis. He was preceded in death by his parents.

Visitation will take place on Friday, December 27, 2024, from 1:00 to 3:00 p.m., at the Staffan-Mitchell Funeral Home in Chelsea, MI. He will be laid to rest at Washtenong Memorial Park in Ann Arbor, MI.

Memorial contributions in his honor may be made to the American Heart Association.

Arrangements by Staffan-Mitchell Funeral Home.