Steve Watson

Steve Watson, 73, Pendleton, passed away Sunday, January 31, 2016, at Community Hospital.

He was born on January 25, 1943, in Indianapolis to Robert and Betty (Ward) Watson.

He graduated from Lapel High School in 1961.

Steve farmed with his father; had been employed by the former Guide Lamp division of General Motors in Anderson; and had also worked in carpentry and construction.

He was a member of the Greenbriar Community Church in Anderson and the Lapel Lions Club.

He is survived by two daughters, Amy (husband, David) Brown of St. Joseph, MI and Stefanie Watson of Pendleton; eleven grandchildren, Davis, Anna, Evan, Ivan, Clara Grace, and Ella Brown, Greer and Gray Ginley, Kalen, and Kassidy Baker, and Gavyn Kirby; one great-grandson, Isaiah Steven Baker; one sister, Nicki Davis (Mike) of Pendleton; two brothers, Randy (wife, Paula) Watson and Tom (wife, Pam) Watson both of Pendleton; and close friend, Sandy Kinnaman.

He was preceded in death by his parents; his wife of 52 years, Jeannie (Rich) Watson; and two daughters, Angie Watson and Julie Ginley.

A funeral service will be held at 10:30 am Friday, February 5, 2016, at Scott E. Hersberger Funeral Home in Lapel with Pastor Brad Brizendine officiating. Burial will follow in Brookside Cemetery, Lapel.

Visitation will be from 4:00 pm to 8:00 pm Thursday, February 4, 2016, at Scott E. Hersberger Funeral Home, 1010 North Main Street, Lapel.

Memorial contributions may be made to Greenbriar Community Church, P. O. Box 2477, Anderson, Indiana 46018.


. Services
Visitation
Thursday, February 4, 2016
04:00 PM - 08:00 PM Scott E. Hersberger Funeral Home
1010 North Main Street
Lapel, IN 46051


Funeral Service
Friday, February 5, 2016
10:30 AM Scott E. Hersberger Funeral Home
1010 North Main Street
Lapel, IN 46051