Mr. Arnold Watts, a native of Clinton, Georgia and longtime resident of Mobile passed away Thursday, August 6, 2026 at the age of 99.

He was preceded in death by his loving wife of 72 years, Eloise Watts and his son, Kenneth Watts. He is survived by his daughter, Vicki (David) Edwards and grandchildren, McKenzie Edwards and Drake Watts.

He proudly served in the U.S. Army and is a War World II Veteran. Professionally he owned and operated Finance Companies in Mobile and was a very well-respected businessman in the community. Arnold was a loving husband and father, and he was passionate about any type of fishing. Most weekends you could find him out in the Gulf or at any Lake with a fishing rod in his hands. He enjoyed bowling and he and his lifelong buddies formed a team and spent many happy nights at the bowling alley. He was a Christian man and served as an Elder at Westminster Presbyterian Church in Mobile.

A graveside service will be held in Mobile Memorial Gardens Cemetery on Monday, August 17, 2026 at noon.