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WILLIAM WATERS Obituary

WATERS, JR., WILLIAM William Waters, Jr., age 61 of Birmingham, died October 30, 2012. He was a graduate of Ullman High School Class of 1969. After graduation, he relocated to Buffalo, New York where he worked for Ford Motor Company and received various Skilled Training Certifications during his 32 years of dedicated service. Survivors include wife, Marva B. Waters; two brothers, James Waters, Sr. (Jackqueline) and Melvin L. Waters (Daphne); three sisters, Nettie W. Hill (Heager), Carrie W. Saunders, Michelle W. Tout; dedicated sister-in-law, Hattie Waters; four children, Shawna Jenkins (Vernon), Erica Files (Calvin), William Waters, III, and Damien Haggins; one step-daughter, Shenell Hudson (Sean); one step-son, Anthony Devonshire, fourteen grandchildren, 3 sisters-in-law, and a host of other relatives and friends. Funeral Services will be held Saturday, November 3 at 1:30 p.m. at Bethel Baptist Church 1637 Pearson Ave. S.W. with burial in Elmwood Cemetery. Rev. William H. Greason officiating. Johns Ridout's Elmwood Chapel directing. >>

Published by AL.com (Birmingham) from Nov. 1 to Nov. 2, 2012.
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May God continue to keep you and comfort and remember your extended family we are here for you always

Verlinda Williams

November 6, 2012

R.I.P Uncle William. I love and miss you but know that you are in God's embrace.

Christian Files

November 4, 2012

To the Family of William Waters you have my deepest sympathy. May God be with you during this sad time to give you strength and peace.

Sheryl Dunbar

November 3, 2012

R.I.P. Cousin

Rev. Evelyn Johnson

November 3, 2012

Grief can be so hard, but our special memories help us cope. Remembering you and your loved one today and always.

Bridgett Matthews & Family

November 3, 2012

My dear brother-in-law was loved dearly by all. He never saw a person in need that he would not attempt to help. 'Parting is such sweet sorrow, so I will just say good bye until it is tomorrow...' Until we meet again, may our dear Lord and Savior welcome him home.

My best, heager

November 2, 2012

May God Bring Comfort To Your Family!

Mosely and Linda Pullum-Johnson

Mosely E. Johnson

November 2, 2012

R.I.P., Uncle William. We will always love you!

Melvin Davis

November 2, 2012

R.I.P. Uncle William. We will always love you!

November 2, 2012

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

Bob & Dianne Willis

November 2, 2012

Grief can be so hard, but our special memories help us cope. Remembering you and your loved one today and always.

Cynthia Moorer

November 2, 2012

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