Edward L. Dayton, Jr., 72, of Wabash, Indiana, died at 11:25 pm, Monday, December 19, 2022, at Autumn Ridge Rehabilitation Center in Wabash. He was born on October 2, 1950, in Wabash, to Edward L. Sr. and Margaret Irene (Knotts) Dayton.
Edward worked for Specialty Heat Treating in Elkhart, Indiana, and was a former taxi driver in Wabash. He enjoyed fishing, hunting, working on cars, and collecting Indian Art.
He is survived by sister and brothers, Jennifer Dayton, Rick Dayton, and James “Bob” Dayton; and three nieces, Christina Anderson, Renae Harrison, and Shelly (Andrew) Baucco, all of Wabash. He was preceded in death by his parents, two nieces, Mallori Kastner and Duranda Anderson, and two nephews, J.D. Dayton and Adrian Anderson.
Friends may call 4-6 pm Thursday, December 22, 2022, at Grandstaff-Hentgen Funeral Service, 1241 Manchester Ave. Wabash.
The memorial guest book for Edward may be signed at www.grandstaff-hentgen.com.
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