Steven “Steve” Robert Watrous, 73, of Peachtree City, GA and Telfair County, GA passed away, after an extended illness, on Wednesday, May 15, 2024.
He was born in Los Angeles, CA on March 7, 1951. He was the first born, and only son, to Robert and Kathryn Watrous.
Steve will be fondly remembered among many special friends and colleagues following a long successful career as a Customs Broker and freight forwarding Executive at both Bruce Duncan and D. J. Powers Companies. National and International work and travel brought many joyful experiences and treasured partnerships to his life.
Steve is survived by his wife, Christy Brown Watrous of Peachtree City, GA and Telfair County, GA; his sister, Pam Mock of Redondo Beach, CA; and niece, Alison Conrad (Matt) and their three children — Katie, Will and Kennedy of Mission Viejo CA.
Extended family includes his step-son, Bobby Damon of Acworth, GA; his step-grand-daughter, Lexie Franklin (Matthew); great- grandson, Aidan; his step-daughter, Cindy Thompson of Valdosta, GA; step- granddaughter, India Thompson; as well as great-grands, Tyler and Kyleigh McKnight in New York City; step-grandson, Garet Thompson also resides in Valdosta, GA; many special cousins and their families remain in CA. Beloved Shih Tsu pets, Buster and Mia will also miss him.
A Celebration of Life Service will be scheduled in June of 2024. For more information, please contact: Carmichael-Hemperley Funeral Home, 135 Senoia Road, Peachtree City, GA 30269, at 770-631-9171, or on their website at: www.carmichaelhemperleypeachtree.com.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the American Stroke Association (www.stroke.org) or to the Real Life Center (reallifecenter.org), a mission of Dogwood Church (Tyrone, GA) are encouraged.
