Charles ‘Chuck’ M. Watson, 62, a resident of Argos for the past 26 years, passed away unexpectedly of natural causes, early Saturday morning, Jan. 16, 2016, at home.

On Oct. 30, 1953, in Plymouth, Charles Mark Watson was born into this world with a gentle spirit that he carried throughout his life. He was the son of the late Charles W. and Wilma Jean (Goodman) Watson.

He found his soulmate Della M. Ketcham while walking the halls of Plymouth High School and graduated with the Class of ’72. They were wed in a country setting at the Eagle Creek Church in Starke County on June 22, 1974, and remained ever faithful to each other. They were blessed with two children; Andrew and Heather.

In 1975 Chuck entered the United States Air Force and was stationed at a base in nearby Grissom. He returned to a career of working for the DelMonte Corporation for nearly 30 years.

Chuck lived a no frills life that allowed him to be ever close to the loves of his life. Family remained top on that list followed closely by God’s nature which he enjoyed while camping and especially on walks with his grandchildren. He raised rare breed chickens, sighted Bluebirds near their home and liked a playlist of Led Zeppelin. Chuck valued the many friendships he had made through the years.

He was a member of the Plymouth American Legion Post 27.

Chuck leaves behind his sweetheart: Della: son: Andrew M. (Sara) Watson of Plymouth and their sons River and Ridge; and his daughter: Heather Mae (Neal) Hite of Argos and their son Bohden. Chuck’s siblings include: Bill (Lois) Watson of Plymouth, Andrea (Stan) Bunch of Columbus, Sara “Lisa” (Dan) Doody of Plymouth, Jennifer (Tom) Read of Plymouth, Tim (Jeannie) Watson of Plymouth, and Jon (Kathy) Watson of Rochester. His mother-in-law Dollie Ketcham of Plymouth also survives with many nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.

Preceding in death were his parents, brother , James D. “J.D.;”and father-in-law, Richard E. Ketcham.

Visitation will be held from 10 a.m.-noon, Tuesday, Jan. 19, in the Johnson-Danielson Funeral Home, 1100 N. Michigan St., Plymouth.

Funeral services will begin there at noon, Tuesday, Jan. 19, with Rev. Charles Krieg officiating.

Burial with military honors will follow in the New Oakhill Cemetery, Plymouth, accorded by members of the Plymouth American Legion Post 27, Veterans of Foreign Wars – Marshall County Post 1162 and the D.A.V.

In lieu of flowers, preferred are memorial gifts to the Marshall/Starke Development Center, 1901 Pidco Drive, Plymouth, IN 46563.