He was preceded in death by his parents, and a son, Bobby E. Shores. He is survived by his daughters, Gwen Owens (James) and Teresa Feagle (Allen), a step daughter, Lynn Windham (Mike), and four more step children, Bobbie, Bruce, Debbie, and Tom, nine grandchildren, sixteen great grandchildren, and 2 great-great grandchildren.
A visitation will be Friday, May 31, from 5 to 7 pm and a funeral will be held on June 1, at 11 am. Both will be at Ott-Laughlin Funeral Home in Auburndale. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the Robbie Waters Fund at Ott-Laughlin Funeral Home