Samuel M. Watts, 85, Springfield, passed away October 28, 2010 in his home. Sam was born November 26, 1924 in Booneville, Missouri the son of Lare and Pauline Watts. He was preceded in death by his first wife Peg Watts and a sister, Eona Mae Dark. Sam grew up in Appleton City, Missouri. He was a decorated pilot serving in World War II and Korea. He received the Distinguished Flying Cross with Oakleaf Cluster and the Air Medal with three Oakleaf clusters while leading a flight of F-842 Thunder jets on 95 missions north of the 38th Parallel in Korea. Sam and his wife Kay retired to Indian Point (Table Rock Lake) after his retirement from Southwestern Bell Telephone Company. He became active in local affairs playing an active roll in the effort to incorporate Indian Point to the status of a Village. He served as the Villages First Chairman of the Board of Directors. Sam belonged to the Masonic Lodge and was a 50 years member. He is survived by his wife, Kay, of the home; daughter, Jane Schafroth; sons, Dr. Sam Watts; and Col. Tucker Watts; daughter-in-law, Mely Watts; six grandchildren, Trey, Jack, Christopher, Jonathan, Jennifer and April; two great-grandchildren, Dason and Andrew; sister, Dixie Zink, Springfield; a former daughter-in-law Lisa Watts; many nieces, nephews and friends who will always remember his fishing skills, wonderful piano playing, computer skills and a wonderful sense of humor. Memorial services will be held at 10:30 a.m. Saturday, November 6, 2010 in Gorman-Scharpf Brentwood Chapel. Burial will be held at a later date in Appleton City Cemetery. The family wishes to thank the wonderful people at Hospice Compassus and the many friends for their kindness and compassion during Sam's illness.