On Monday afternoon we lost a loving husband, father & grandfather. He joins his 12 siblings and parents in Heaven. Boyd Max Watts age 82 passed peacefully at home surrounded by his friends & family.
Max was born in Greenville, SC on September 17, 1933 to George W. and Maude (Wilbanks) Watts. He retired from Grimes Buick after 26 years where he made many, many friends and great people here in Helena. He served during the Korean War with the United States Air Force and was honorably discharged. During service, he received a Good Conduct Medal and a National Defense Service Medal.
Max married the love of his life, Donna Lea Downs on September 14, 1956. To this union four children were born: Bret (Sherri), Joe (Wendy), Griff (Pam) & Beth. After retirement Max & Donna wintered in Quartzite, AZ and spent their summers at home. He enjoyed NASCAR, motorcycles, tinkering on anything with a motor, and techy gadgets.
Max is survived by his wife, Donna of 60 years, his four children, numerous grandchildren, and great grandchildren and his beloved cat Tinkerbelle. He is preceded in death by his parents and 12 brothers & sisters.
Burial with Military Honors will be held at the Montana State Veterans Cemetery, Fort Harrison at 10:00 a.m. Friday, September 25th, 2015. Following the burial, a Memorial service will be held at 11:00 a.m. at Liberty Baptist Church on the corner of Sierra Rd & Green Meadow followed by a reception at the church. Memorials in Max’s name are suggested to Wounded Warrior Project, c/o MT Supporting Soldiers, P.O. Box 4964 Helena, MT 59604. Please visit below to offer a condolence to the family or to share a memory of Max.
Service Schedule
Burial with Military Honors
10:00 a.m.
Friday September 25, 2015
Montana State Veterans Cemetery
Heroe's Rd.
Ft. Harrison, Montana 59636
Memorial Service
11:00 a.m.
Friday September 25, 2015
Liberty Baptist Church
210 Sierra Rd. W
Helena, Montana 59602
Reception
After the service
Friday September 25, 2015
Liberty Baptist Church
210 Sierra Rd. W
Helena, Montana 59602
Service Schedule
Burial with Military Honors
10:00 a.m.
Friday September 25, 2015
Montana State Veterans Cemetery
Heroe's Rd.
Ft. Harrison, Montana 59636
Memorial Service
11:00 a.m.
Friday September 25, 2015
Liberty Baptist Church
210 Sierra Rd. W
Helena, Montana 59602
Reception
After the service
Friday September 25, 2015
Liberty Baptist Church
210 Sierra Rd. W
Helena, Montana 59602
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bj benjamin says
we are praying for your whole family
Candice Riitano says
I will miss you very much Max. I remember spending a lot of time at your house with Donna. I loved going there and loved the smell of you tobacco pipe. It smelled like cherries. I will never forget that small and all the great times my sister and I spend with you guys.
Daniel Lease says
I am heart broken to hear that my best friend is no longer with us .But max will always be with us in our4 hearts. Max was like a brother to me and I will miss him so very much , May god look after him and protect his family he left behind.
Debbie Zuidema says
Bret and Family,
I’m so sorry for your loss and sending prayers.
Evy Burris Sass says
Dear Donna & Family, I’m sending my sincere condolences for the loss of your Max. You all are so very blessed to have enjoyed all the years with him. Good people give Happiness & Good Memories as Max has done for you. Take care. Evy
Leonard Davy and Family says
Dear Donna and Family,
May you all find comfort and strength in each other during this time of loss. We are thinking of you and you are in our prayers. Max will be missed by so many. You are not alone in your grief. He was a good man and a positive roll model for more than a few young men the neighborhood. He was always willing to help us with our cars and bikes.
Respectfully Leonard,