Elbert Lee Watts, age 80, of Dalton, GA, passed away on Wednesday, July 2, 2025. Elbert was born in Cherokee County, NC, on February 1, 1945, the son of the late Coleman D. Watts and Oma Lee Allen Watts. He was a member of Little Country Church for over thirty-two years. Survivors include his wife, Norma Jean Watts; son, Jonathan Watts; three sisters, Mary Stewart, Margie Staton (James), and Sue Cape; and four brothers, Danny Watts (Donna), James Watts (Regina), Billy Watts, and Terry Watts. Several nieces and nephews also survive. A Celebration of Life will be Tuesday, July 8, 2025, at 2:00 P.M., Little Country Church with Mike Laws and James Watts officiating. Visitation will be Monday from 4:00 P.M. until 8:00 P.M. at Little Country Church. Visit the online obituary www.dalton-funeral-home-com to post tributes and share memories. Arrangements have been entrusted to independently owned and operated Dalton Funeral Home, 620 S. Glenwood Avenue, Dalton, GA 30721.