Emory Daylin Watrous

Emory Daylin Watrous, 73 of 17th Rd, Argos, Indiana died on February 20, 2016 at 5:22 p.m. at the Woodlawn Hospital, Rochester, Indiana. Emory had been in declining health for the past several months. He was born on August 15, 1942 in Union City, Pennsylvania to James Daylin Watrous and Mary Alice (Barker) Watrous.
He has lived in Argos, Indiana the past 5 years coming from Ocala, Florida for 30 years.

On September 23, 2012 in Argos, Indiana he married Shirley A. (Vanata) Thayer.
He was a Truck Driver hauling Livestock, having worked for Metzger Trucking in Silver Lake, Indiana.
He was a past member of the Fraternal Order of Eagles 852 Aerie, Rochester, Indiana. Emory attended Rochester High School.  

He is survived by his Wife – Shirley A. Watrous of Argos, Indiana
Daughter – Vicki Mudra and husband Mike of Crystal Lake, Illinois
Grandchildren – Jessica Woods and husband Cory; and Jeffery Mudra
Sisters – Carol Shrader and husband Ronald of Rochester, Indiana; and Ka Harris and husband Karl of Andrews, Indiana
Step Children – Todd Thayer and wife Tawnya of Argos, Indiana; Tracy Thayer and wife Marilyn of Argos, Indiana; and Janelle Thayer of Indianapolis, Indiana
Step-Grandchildren – Michael Thayer and wife Ashley; Tucker Thayer and wife Alyssa; and Brooke Thayer.
Step-Great Grandchild – Kyndra Thayer

Emory is preceded in death by his Parents.

Friends may visit with the family on Wednesday February 24, 2016 from 12:30 p.m. – 2:30 p.m. at Earl-Grossman Funeral Home, 208 N. Michigan St., Argos, Indiana.  
Funeral Services will follow at 2:30 p.m. at the funeral home with Rev. Robert E. Rice Jr. of the Walnut Church of the Brethren.
Burial will follow at the Maple Grove Cemetery, Argos, Indiana.

Memorial Contribution may be made to: Argos EMS, 201 W. Walnut St., Argos, Indiana or American Diabetes Association, 1701 North Beauregard Street Alexandria, VA 22311

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