Robert C. Waters

Mr. Robert Clinton Waters, age 87, of Columbus, died Thursday, September 15, 2011, at the Medical Center, Columbus. A Graveside funeral service will be held 11:00 A.M. Monday, September 19, 2011 in Shadowlawn Cemetery, LaGrange, GA. according to Striffler-Hamby Mortuary. The Reverend Dr. William Conine will officiate.

Mr. Waters was born December 19, 1923 in Screven County, GA the son of Clinton Duncan and Clara Ellen Hughes Waters. Mr. Waters was a WWII Army veteran serving in the European theatre and had received numerous medals and honors, to include the Purple Heart. He graduated from Georgia Southern Teachers College and received his Masters Degree from Auburn University. Mr. Waters taught at LaGrange High School and was the Principal of Harwell Avenue Elementary and Hollis Hand Elementary Schools. He was the first Principal at Hollis Hand Elementary School. He was a member of the First Presbyterian Church of LaGrange.

Survivors include his wife of 51 years, Billie Ruth Patton Waters; a sister, Nell Waters Holt; and numerous nieces, nephews, and great nieces and great nephews.

In lieu of flowers, please make contributions to the First Presbyterian Church of LaGrange or Columbus, or a favorite charity in memory of Mr. Waters. Condolences may be expressed at www.shcolumbus.com.