Phillip Lawson Watt

Phillip Lawson Watt

Phillip Lawson Watt
April 18, 1922 – February 2, 2022
Montezuma, Iowa | Age 99
Served With Honor ~ United States Military Veteran

Phillip Watt, 99, passed away on Wednesday, February 2, 2022, at Unity Point Grinnell Regional Medical Center, Grinnell, Iowa. Phillip Lawson Watt was born on April 18, 1922, to Wayne and Blanche Coyier Watt at Boscebel, Wisconsin.

Phil grew up in the Boscebel area and moved with his parents and family to Colfax and attended school. His family then moved to Grinnell where they farmed.

Phil enlisted with the U.S. Army in 1940. He served in the artillery at Pearl Harbor to defend and also spent time in the Philippines, Marshall Island and Okinawa.

After his honorable discharge, Phil came back to Grinnell and farmed.

Phil married Zelda Molloy on December 31, 1950 and they became the parents of three children; Terry, Delight and Kimberly.

Phil and Zelda moved to Montezuma and Phil began driving truck. He retired at the age of 70.

They enjoyed going to the Big Horn Mountains in Wyoming in September. He was also a big Cubs fan. Phil was a member of the Blakely-Stevens Post #169 in Montezuma.

Phil is survived by his children:: Terry Watt of Montezuma, Delight (David) Kelly of York, PA, and Kimberly Watt of TN; his grandchildren: Jesse Watt and Lisa Kelly; his great grandchildren, Mae and Zella; as well as many other relatives and friends.

He is preceded in death by his parents; his wife, Zelda; and his siblings: Parker, Eugene, Patty, Vivian and Delores.

Memorial services will be held June 7, 2022 at the Holland-Coble Funeral Home.
Burial will be held in the Pleasant Township Cemetery in Ewart.

Holland-Coble Funeral Home of Montezuma is in charge of arrangements.