He was a member of the Basilica of Saints Peter and Paul and was formerly a member of Our Lady of Perpetual Help. He attended OLPH School where he played football, basketball and wrestled. He graduated from East Ridge High School where he exceled in wrestling. He was a swimmer on the East Ridge Youth Foundation Swim Team. He graduated from Chattanooga State with a degree in Nuclear Engineering-Health Physics. He retired from TVA-Sequoia Nuclear Plant as a supervisor.
He was preceded in death by his father, Coach Don Waters. Survivors include daughters, Heather Spirz (David) and Krista Conner (Brandon); grandchildren, Haley, Lauren, Ben, Logan, Abby and Riley; mother, Hazel Fryar Waters; siblings, James Donald Waters, Jr, Lawrence Earl Waters (Arlene), Dr. Christopher Mark Waters (Dr. Teresa), David Samuel Fryar Waters (Gina), Margaret Waters Hall; nieces and nephews, Eva Waters, Sean Waters, Nikki DeHaven, Layna Jones, Dr. Katie Waters, Robin Waters, MaryAnn Waters, Ben Hall and Maggie Hall.
A private memorial service will be held for the family.
Arrangements are by the East Chapel of Chattanooga Funeral Home, 404 South Moore Road, East Ridge, TN 37412.
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