Howard Watt

Mr. Howard Ray Watt, age 76, of Bowling Green, KY, passed away Wednesday, August 9, 2023, at Hospice of Southern Kentucky. He was born January 8, 1947, in his grandfather’s house during a major snowstorm on Boiling Springs Road in Warren County to his late parents Cleo D. Watt and Addie Lucille Pippin Watt. He was also preceded in his death by his brother David W. Watt and brother in-law Bob Lear. Ray is survived by his daughter Heather Watt Phillips (Jake), son, Wes Watt, his grandchildren Dax Phillips, and Cole Phillips. He is also survived by his brothers Sam Watt (Joanie), Danny Watt (Sharon), sister Glenda Lear, and sister in-law Pam Watt along with many cousins, nieces, and nephews. Ray was a member of many community organizations. He was a 32-degree Free Mason -Goshen Lodge, a member of the Scottish Rite Degree, Rizpah Shriners, U. S. Jaycees, Grand Moose Lodge Bowling Green and was a Kentucky Colonel. He worked at the Tennessee Valley Authority, and retired from Lowe’s, and the Warren County Building Inspector office. He was a long-time member of the Home Builders Association. He graduated from Bowling Green High School and was proud to be a Purple. Ray was known for always lending a helping hand to anyone, even putting himself in a bind to help someone else. He loved his classic cars, including the several Corvettes he owned over the years. He loved meeting up with the ROMEO’s (Really Old Men Eating Out) group to eat breakfast or lunch somewhere daily with several close friends. They could often be found at the “Lunch Box Cafe” or “Melissa’s”. The group’s picture can be found at several locations. He grew up playing little league baseball and continued through high school. He coached multiple little league teams, including his son’s. He took his kids to pro wrestling events, baseball games, cheerleading events, dance classes, and many other events he wasn’t fond of, but he did it because he loved his kids and wanted them to be happy. He loved to spoil his grandchildren every chance he got. A private service will be held at a later date.