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Douglas Waters Obituary
Lanham-Douglas DeWayne Waters of Lanham passed away on Wednesday, July 13, 2016 at his home in Lanham, MD from cardiac arrest and in-stage renal failure. Douglas was born in Cokesbury, MD and spent the early years of his life in Pocomoke, MD. Douglas went to college at Bowie State University in Bowie, MD and moved to Washington, DC metropolitan area permanently after graduation. Douglas was a founding member of the Epsilon Sigma chapter of the Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Inc. at Bowie State University. He retired from Prince George's County Public Schools after serving the community as an elementary school teacher for over 30 years, primarily at the Gaywood Elementary School located in Lanham, MD. Douglas married Cheryl Wilson at the local Kingdom Hall of Jehovah's Witnesses in Lanham, MD in July, 1976. He enjoyed playing music, painting, writing, and fellowship with family and friends.
Douglas was the son of the late Gladstone and Elnora Waters; husband of Cheryl Ann Waters; father of Kevin, Rachel, Michael, Isaiah, Jairus, Leah and Aaron Waters; father-in-law of Adam Hensel, Rashida Waters, Reginald Mack, and Marisol Lugo; brother of Ursula Johnson, Aurelia "Diane" Mewborn, Brenda Roberts, Paulette Waters, Sandra Waters, Gladstone Waters III, and the late Carolyn Waters. Douglas was preceded in death by a granddaughter Jaydan Malae Waters. He is survived by five grandchildren, including Carlos Waters, Sabine Hensel, and Phoebe Hensel.
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Memories and Condolences
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PAULETTE WATERS
October 27, 2016
I miss you more each day. Love you much Doug.
ACADST
August 25, 2016
Soror Diane,
May you find comfort in the love that you shared. You and your family are in our thoughts and prayers.
Sorors of Atlantic City Alumnae Chapter Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc.
Carlos Eldridge, Sr.
August 14, 2016
Mr. Waters was my 6 grade teacher. He was stern but cool at the same time. He cared about his students. I'm a better man for what he did for my self confidence in that era and time in my life. Thank you for pouring into my education and my life Mr. Waters. Mrs. Waters and family I'm honored that you shared a great teacher with all of us. Our prayers are with you!
Kelli Cooke Williams
August 14, 2016
My deepest condolences to the Waters Family. He was one of my favorite teachers ever. May you rest in peace Mr. Waters.
Ottie Deavers
August 13, 2016
The Deavers family offers it's Deepest condolences to the Waters family, may Doug rest in paradise.
Katie M
August 13, 2016
Condolences and prayers for the family
BILLY ANDERSON
August 13, 2016
RIP MR WATERS, YOU WILL BE MISSED.
"To the entire Waters family, so sorry for your lost"
July 28, 2016
We are saddened for your loss and will cherish memories of Doug the teacher, musician, newlywed, and father of a small tribe that grew and has flourished so well.
In these bewilderingly quiet days as you grieve, regroup, comfort and care for one another and yourselves, know that our thoughts and prayers are with you.
- Lucinda and Roxanne Corbin
Darnell Jones
July 22, 2016
To Sandy and the entire Waters family, so sorry for your lost
Arlene Ginn
July 22, 2016
Ursula, Brenda, Paulette and the entire Waters family, my heart weeps for your loss. I know that, from the beautiful, close way that you guys grew up in Pocomoke City, Md., you have the strength and closeness to comfort each other, while cherishing the many wonderful memories of Douglas. I hope that the Lord soothes your souls with the reminder that he is merely sleeping and that you will see him again in the rapture.
Shalom,
Arlene Jones-Ginn
Ursula Johnson
July 21, 2016
There are many memories shared by your friends and love ones, but the one I cherish most is how we never ended a phone call without saying 'I love you", Rest in peace, my brother. You are our hero.
July 19, 2016
To the Waters family, you have our deepest sympathy and condolences. The Stephensons
Jeff Eason
July 18, 2016
Sometimes our remembrance of the good times is all we have to reflect on and at this time of lose I chose to focus on those great times Doug, myself and the other band members of a group we played in truly shared. We really had some wonderful times making music and enjoying one another's company. He and I would take the long ride to rehearsal and we'd talk about so many things. Mostly about family and the challenges that brought and we talked about spiritual things. Perhaps that day will come again as truly it can be said Jehovah knows the heart of a man.
I miss him, those good times playing music and the great conversations.
My condolences to the Waters family
Jeff Eason
July 18, 2016
To Cheryl and family, please accept our deepest condolences.
Tony and Vonica Burroughs and family
July 18, 2016
To Cheryl and family,
We have our memories and we have our hope of a time when there will be no more sickness, sorrow or death.
Love to all of you,
Sandi Butler and family
carroll dorsey
July 17, 2016
To the Waters family, you have my deepest sympathy for the loss of Doug. I first met him while attending Bowie State. He, Lawrence Lawson, and Gordon Sampson were the founders of Epsilon Sigma Chapter Omega Psi Phi Fraternity at Bowie State in 1968. I was one of ten members of the Charter Line which established the Chapter on campus.Because of his and the other two founders, the Chapter has been going strong for forty-eight years. Doug will be missed by all of us.
In Christ.
Carroll T. Dorsey
July 17, 2016
To the Waters family, you have my deepest sympathy for the loss of Doug. I first met him while attending Bowie State. He, Lawrence Lawson, and Gordon Sampson were the founders of Epsilon Sigma Chapter Omega Psi Phi Fraternity at Bowie State in 1968. I was one of ten members of the Charter Line which established the Chapter on campus.Because of his and the other two founders, the Chapter has been going strong for forty-eight years. Doug will be missed by all of us.
In Christ.
Carroll T. Dorsey
Tom and Carlene Williams
July 17, 2016
Cheryl and family members, we were saddened to hear of Doug's passing. Please accept our heartfelt condolences.
Chestina 'Neecee' Smith Handy
July 17, 2016
WATERS FAMILY, my family, my prayers are with each of you as we all mourn the loss of Douglas. Thank you so much for sharing the wonderful family pictures. Words cannot express the emptiness one feels when a loved one transitions. I feel your pain. He suffered a long time, but now, is at peace with our Lord. I love each of you.
July 17, 2016
To Cheryl Ann, and children of Douglas. We are so sorry to hear about Douglas" passing. We are keeping you all in our prayers. Love, Novella Dunlap (Waters) & Family (Waters" Cousins)
July 17, 2016
to Ursula, and sisters, Diane, Brenda, Paulette, Sandy and brothers Bobby. We are sharing in your sorrow in the loss of Douglas, our cousin. Our thoughts and prayers are with you now. Love, Novella, Kadovia, Patricia, Chuck, Keith, and Ronny.
July 17, 2016
I'm so very Sorry for the demise of Douglas, who I remember well from the Worcester High School Band SaxSection.....also being a schoolmate and Friend to His Sisters. I will be Praying with and for FamilyWaters as You go through these next days of mourning....GOD will give You Comfort and I will offer my Support to each one of you and hope to be a Friend to you, by Your side...
Gregory & Vanessa Purnell, Berlin, MD
Brenda, Bill, and Kia Roberts
July 17, 2016
Forever in our hearts.
Brenda, Bill and Kia
Diane Mewborn
July 16, 2016
My brother my friend
Always beside me to the very end.
Laughing, rejoicing
At days gone past
Sharing memories that will be held fast.
Doug, I will never forget the many things you did for me. How you took me in and gave up your bed for a year then took me to MA and left me with the only money you had. You were my protector, my friend. I will cherish the memory of the summer we worked together in the science lab at Bowie. I never knew there were so many kinds of soil. Thanks to your curious and questioning mind, I will never look at anything the same.
You were loved and you always showed us love. We were blessed to be a part of your family. We will miss you but you will always be in our hearts.
Your Sister. Diane
Denis Cloutier
July 16, 2016
My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
Dennis & Mary Rucker
July 16, 2016
Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time; may your special moments with Doug and God's grace give you strength and peace.
Rebecca Mickey
July 16, 2016
Douglas better known as Doug and I grew up together in the same community, attended the same high school, and later went on to Bowie State University. I was deeply saddened when I learned of Doug's passing.yet, we all know that he has now entered into eternal rest and is at peace.My sincere prayers are with the family during your loss. God will get you through this difficult time. Be encouraged.
Rebecca Coulbourne Mickey - Baltimore, Md.
John (Oscar) Purnell
July 16, 2016
Sorry for your lost and Condolences. God knows best. Douglas was a great classmate and friend going to Worcester High School. I know he will be missed, but God is always a comforter for all of us.
Sandy Waters
July 15, 2016
My loving brother. Words cannot express my sorrow at this moment. I can hardly imagine my life without your presence. Please know that you will be forever in my heart. The love that you always extended to me, Sam and Lil Sam was insurmountable. It will be cherished forever and always!!! Love you more than words can express. Your Sister Sandy
Vera Smith-Littlejohn
July 15, 2016
To the family
Douglas was a classmate with me at Bowie State
He was always had a very mild mannered personality and very kind spirit
May you find comfort in the precious memories you shared with him and know that there is a physical void but the love he shared will forever be with you
Peace and blessings
Albert DeShields
July 15, 2016
So sorry for your loss. I feel your pain. Douglas was a great inspiration,wonderful person and classmate. Will keep you all in prayer.
Classmate Albert DeShields, San Angelo, Texas
July 15, 2016
Condolences to the entire Waters family. So very sorry for your loss. You are in our prayers.
John and Glenda (Brittingham) Bowen
Class of 1968
WHS
Bertha C Purnell
July 15, 2016
To my classmate Ursula and the entire Waters Family, know that you are in my prayers. Douglas graduated in 1964 with my sister Hennie. He was indeed a great saxophone player in the band at Worcester High School, Newark, MD. God give this family strength to go on.
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