Dr. Richard E. Watts, 66, peacefully passed away at home on September 2nd after a 2+ year battle fighting glioblastoma, an aggressive brain cancer.  

He is survived by his wife, Cheryl and his son, Will.  What a blessed life they had together!

Richard devoted his life to education.  His undergraduate degree was from Sam Houston State University. He then served as Minister of Music and Education at North Baptist Church in McKinney, Texas.  While living in McKinney he received a master’s degree in Religious Education from Southwestern Theological Seminary and a PhD in Counselor Education from the University of North Texas.  He taught at Texas A&M Commerce, Kent State University, Baylor University and Sam Houston State University. Richard retired from Sam Houston State University in 2021.  Over the years, he made many contributions  to his professional career.

Even in death, Richard’s contribution to education was important, as his body has been donated to the UT McGovern Medical School. There will be no funeral service.  

In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be made to The Richard E Watts Research Award at Adler University in Chicago to honor his commitment to Adlerian theory and counseling. 

To donate online:

-visit  https://www.adler.edu/give-now/

 -under”area of support”, select “Richard E. Watts Adlerian Research Award”