Joel Alan Watts, 56 of Lincoln, passed away on July 28, 2020. He was born on March 20, 1964 in Corvallis, Oregon to Darrell and Lois (Johnston) Watts.
Joel moved to Ethiopia when he was 2 1/2 years old for 2 years, Utah for 2 years and Colombia for 1.5 years where he started his education at the age of 6. The family moved to North Platte Nebraska when Joel was 8 years old and he was involved in Boy Scouts, and Special Olympics. He enjoyed basketball and swimming. When Joel was 13 years old the family settled in Lincoln and Joel attended several schools through junior high and high school. Joel graduated from Lincoln High in 1986 at the age of 21. Joel enjoyed various jobs and activities in his community which included Student Council at Lincoln High, Meals on Wheels, Shooting Stars Special Olympics, Lincoln Parks and Recreation Social Club. Joel was a member of The Arc of Lincoln and enjoyed vacations through The Arc Expeditions Program.
He was a very intelligent man who loved is family, helping others, and working hard on whatever he set his mind to. He loved a job well done and sense of accomplishment. He enjoyed gardening and spending time outdoors. He loved cooking, but more so, enjoying a good meal with others. He loved history and learning about various topics. He spent a portion of his childhood in Africa and took a special interest in African culture. He loved music and was a theatrical man who enjoyed both a good show and putting on his own show with his sense of theater, humor, and joy of dancing. He loved the weather channel. Weather was a passion.
Joel attended LEAP Day Services through Region V. With the support of Region V Services Joel was able to experience various living opportunities during his adult years and make lifelong friends. Joel is survived by his Mother Lois Watts. He is preceded in death by his Father, Darrell Watts, Sister Sylvia Ann Kelly, and his Brother in Law Danny Kelly.
Joel would want to be remembered as a nice guy and a strong man, these qualities were very important to Joel. Memorials can be made to Region V Services 3600 Union Dr Lincoln, NE 68516 and The Arc of Lincoln 6500 Holdrege St Lincoln, NE 68505.
Graveside service: 10:30 a.m. Friday, August 14, 2020 at Wyuka Cemetery, 3600 “O” Street, Lincoln.
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