NINEVEH
Shelby Thomas Watson, 75 of Nineveh, Indiana passed away at his residence, surrounded by his loving family on Monday, April 19, 2021.
He was born on January 26, 1946 in Leitchfield, Kentucky to Shelby Watson and Jeanette (Haycraft) Sanders. He married Norma (Wethington) Watson. She lovingly survives. He is also survived by son, James (Sally) Watson; daughter, Rebecca (John) Roberts; daughter, Rachael (Ernie) Smith; daughter, Dawna (Tony) Forward; son, Joe (Bobbie) Luttrell and son, Shawn (Stephanie) Luttrell; several grandchildren and great grandchildren; and siblings, Dale Watson, Sharon Morgan and Sherrie Johnson. He was preceded in passing by his parents; and sisters, Beverly Shanks and Susie Spaw.
Shelby was a graduate of Franklin Community High School and attended Ivy Tech.
He was employed as a Tool and Die Maker at Arvin Automotive in Franklin, retiring after forty years of dedicated service in 2004.
Shelby enjoyed hunting, fishing and he loved to play guitar and sing.
Pastor Rick Leonard will conduct a celebration of Shelby’s life on Thursday, April 22 at 1:00 p.m. at Flinn and Maguire Funeral Home, 2898 North Morton Street, (U.S. 31 North) in Franklin with visitation on Thursday from 11:00 a.m. to time of service at 1:00 p.m. at the funeral home. Burial will follow at Flat Rock Baptist Cemetery.
Expressions of caring and kindness may be received to the family at www.flinnmaguire.net
