Nathaniel David Watts passed away June 14, 2023, in Jamestown, N.D. Nathaniel was a much-beloved son, brother, father and uncle. He graduated from Aztec New Mexico Highschool in 1987.

He worked as an oilfield technician and CDL driver for many years in San Juan County, N.M. Nathaniel was injured in a motorcycle accident in 2015 in which he suffered a brain injury from which he never completely recovered, and the injury finally caused his death.

He had many beloved co-workers and friends. He loved to ride motorcycles and ATVs and he was a talented water skier in his younger days. Nathaniel has been living in South Heart, N.D., with his parents: father David Watts, now deceased, and his mother Kathleen Watts. Nathaniel now rests in the arms of his beloved creator.

Nathaniel is survived by his sons Patrick Watts of Lubbock, Texas and Daniel Watts of San Juan County, N.M. He is also survived by his brother Aaron Watts (Mechel) and children Austin, Quiahna, Draven and Eli of South Heart, sister Melissa Countryman (Aaron) of Bayfield, Colo., their children Jason, Lindsey, Brian and Jesse, uncle Perry Watts and son Colin (Dana), aunt Betty Watts and cousins: Preston (Cynthia) Watts, and Pam Collins, aunt Carol Dean cousins Todd Rohwer and April Doss, aunt Jeanette Ellis and cousins Hilary Soria and Jessica Stutz, aunt Sandy Schlauger and cousin Lisa Hartman.

Nathaniel was preceded in death by his grandparents Virgil and Margaret Watts, uncle Vernon Watts, and grandparents Manuel and Virginia Schlauger.

Graveside services will be Thursday, June 22, at 10 a.m. with a celebration of life following at family home in South Heart.

Remembrances and condolences may be shared with the family at stevensonfuneralhome.com

Arrangements by Stevenson Funeral Home in Dickinson, N.D.