Irvin Delmer Watson

Irvin Delmer Watson, age 95, of Scipio, passed away Sunday June 24, 2018 at his home.  He was born May 21, 1923 in Gilpin, Kentucky to the late James Estel and Lora Belle (Gilpin) Watson. He married Margie L. Huffaker August 26, 1950 in Jamestown, Kentucky and she preceded him in death on November 1, 2006. Irvin proudly served his country in the United States Navy and the United States Army. He was a member of the North Vernon Church of Christ and was retired from the shipping and receiving department of Arvin Industries following 41 ½ years of service. Irvin enjoyed country life farming and raising cattle. Two of his favorite things to say were, "do the best with what you got" and "can't beat that with a stick".   His dog, Bubba was a true man's best friend and he so enjoyed hunting with that dog. Irvin truly had a good day when he was out fishing with one of his children.  The greatest thing in his life was his faith and he showed that continually each day of his life. Graveside services will be held on Tuesday June 26, 2018 at 11:00 a.m. in the Bear Creek Cemetery 3945 West County Road 1000 North Westport, Indiana with Tom Horton officiating. Military honors will be provided by the Bartholomew County Veterans Honor Guard at the cemetery. Irvin will be laid to rest next to his wife Margie following the ceremony.  There will be no visitation times. Memorial contributions in memory of Irvin may be made to Our Hospice of South Central Indiana 2626 17th Street Columbus, Indiana 47201. Irvin is survived by 2 sons, Grant (Lee-Anna) Watson of Columbus and Steve (Sally) Watson of Scipio and a daughter, Tammy (John) Davis of Elizabethtown. He is also survived by 8 grandchildren, Daniel (Kelly) Watson, Suzy (Pierick) Smith, Anna-Liese Watson, Josh (Alysha) Davis, Keane (Heather) Davis, Maria Chickedantz, Carla Chickedantz, Charlie Chickedantz and 5 great-grandchildren, Emma and Andrew Watson, Hank and Sloane Smith and Jonah Davis He was preceded in death by his wife, his parents, 2 brothers, Othel and Cranston Watson and 5 sisters, Mattie Sawyer, Agnes Haste, Bonnie Nomas, Rose Paul and Eunice Watson. Arrangements are entrusted to the Jewell-Rittman Family Funeral Home. You are invited to light a virtual candle and send a message of condolence to the Watson family via the funeral home website: www.jewellrittman.com.