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Donna Little
August 30, 2025
A tremendously kind soul is still missed. I remember his smile as I sit at the desk answering call lights that was filled with the request coming from patients. His sincerity with staff and his patients was genuine. Years ago I remember attending one of my nephew's graduation and Dr Water's was the Guest Speaker. His words spoken left heartfelt encouragement with so much hope for the graduates future endeavors
Rose Pope
March 25, 2019
What a wonderful teacher he was. One of the fondest memories I have of Dr. Waters is his skiing to Piedmont during a rare Atlanta snowfall. He was rounding on our unit one day and one of his patients had a GI problem. Dr. Waters ordered a spec be sent to the lab. He advised us the correct spelling was guaiac!
Debbie Johnson, RN
March 25, 2019
I'm so blessed I got to work with Dr Water's for several years. I could just sit and listen to him tell his stories. Funny I was just praising him to a co-worker just the other day.
April 28, 2011
Sarah Ann, we've thought of you and your family so much since we heard about Bill's death. Many treasured memories of a friendship going back to KA days at Emory, your wedding, and later times when Bill was our doctor. He was a wonderful Renaissance Man! Sending love and prayers for your comfort in this time of loss ...
DeForrest (SPUD) and Eleanor Jackson,
Knoxville TN
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April 27, 2011
Dr. Waters was our family internist from 1972 until his retirement at Piedmont. He had a way of making each patient feel as if they were his most special patient. Dr. W. was a gifted diagnostician and he always had a way of helping the patient look on the optimistic side of a proposed diagnostic test....."you are well until proven otherwise and if a problem arises, we will work it out". He set the gold standard for a physician rather high.
Stewart Eads
Atlanta
A. G.
April 26, 2011
Dearest Family of Dr. William C. "Bill" Waters III,
I would like to give my condolences. What a wonderful legacy to treasure. May his love for helping ones and his love for writing continue to inspire you. As you face the days ahead, look to God for comfort. (2 Cor. 1:3,4)
R N
April 24, 2011
May the God of comfort continue to provide comfort for the Waters family during this sad occassion.
April 6, 2011
In "retirement", Dr. Waters was active at the MSCA, where he continued to provide his care and counsel to those in need of his skills. I knew him on the Board there and regret only that our acquaintence was all too brief.
Marty Steckel
Holly Lunsford
April 5, 2011
Dr. Waters will truly be missed. He was always smiling, and really cared about his patients. Rest in peace Dr Bill...
April 4, 2011
I will always remember the trip to Italy I took with Bill and his dear wife. He was a joy to be around and I especially loved hearing him play his fiddle at our Italy trip reunion. Bill Waters was a wonderful man.
Leslie Wingate - Emory 82C
Jerome Maislis
April 4, 2011
There was never a time that I saw Dr. Waters in the halls and wards of Piedmont Hospital that he didn't have a smile or a kind and pleasant word to say. He will be missed. Rest in peace, Dr. Waters.
C. Wallace Harper
April 3, 2011
I was saddened to learn of Dr. Water's death. My interaction with him was limited to a few patient referrals, exposure to some of his writings and a few personal encounters. He was a man of unusual ability and temperament and I have the impression that his life and career were in the tradition of Sir William Osler.
Kenneth Kokko
April 2, 2011
It would be hard to count the number of lives that he has impacted. His legacy will live on in the patients that he treated and the doctors that he trained. When I was a medical student in Atlanta he was recognized as a model physician and teacher. He will be missed.
Roslyn Gregory
April 2, 2011
To Sally and all the Waters family,
I am so saddened to learn of your father's death. Just one year ago, my own beloved father died. Your father lived such a good life, made a difference in others' lives, and left a remarkable legacy. Please know I am keeping you all in my prayers.
-- Roslyn Redfearn Gregory
April 2, 2011
Mrs. Waters, after having a week of loosing a loved one in death myself, I had to share with you what got me through.
Ish 41:10. which says "Do not be afraid, for I am with you. Do not gaze about, for I am your God. I will fortify you. I will really help you. I will really keep fast hold of you with my right hand of righteousness.’
Hopefully you are fortified as I was.
Susan W.
April 2, 2011
I am so saddened to hear of the passing of Dr. Waters. I have enjoyed his column in the Newnan Times Herald for many years and will miss it very much. I could tell from his writing that he was both a brilliant doctor and a very nice man. My deepest sympathy is with all the family and I will be praying for all of you.
Blessings,
Susan W.
April 1, 2011
DR. WATERS WAS SUCH A WONDERFUL GENTLEMAN.
WE ENJOYED PLAYING MUSIC TOGETHER. HE ON THE VIOLIN AND ME ON THE PIANO. I WILL
MISS HIS JOLLY SMILE AND KINDNESS.
MY PRAYERS GO OUT TO YOU, SARAH ANN AND
YOUR FAMILY. GOD BE WITH YOU
MARY SUE TAYLOR
April 1, 2011
DR. WATERS WAS A WONDERFUL GENTLEMAN. I
ENJOYED OUR PLAYING MUSIC TOGETHER. HE PLAYED
BEAUTIFUL VIOLIN. WHAT FUN WE ALL HAD AT
PARTIES WITH OUR MUSIC.
I WILL MISS HIM AND ALWAYS REMEMBER WHAT
A KIND GENTLEMAN HE WAS.
MY PRAYERS GO OUT TO MRS. WATERS AND THE
FAMILY. GOD BE WITH YOU ALL.
MARY SUE TAYLOR
Diane Davis
April 1, 2011
Dear Mrs. Waters & Family,
Dr. Waters was the best doctor I ever had, or hope to have. He always listened so patiently and kindly. He made me feel as if I was the most important patient of the day.
May God comfort you during this painful time.
Ayten and Tuncer Someren
April 1, 2011
Dear Sarah Ann and Family
We arre saddened to hear Bill's passing,our mentor and friend.We offer our sympathy.He was a special man,likes of which don't come around often.
Harrington Witherspoon
April 1, 2011
Dear Family, Bill, Charlie Harrison(my internist),Frank Wilson and several others put me back together after I was run over by a car and clearly, without those talents, I would not have survived. With gratitude, I will think of him often. A great physician with a servant attitude.
Kathleen Waits
April 1, 2011
Sarah Ann - Wishing you and your whole family, peace, strength and love. I hope that these words pouring in of support, love, memories, laughter, respect for Bill - and inspiration from Bill - will warm your hearts some during this difficult time. When things are hard, read these words and entries again and look at all the people Bill touched in his life! He truly was an amazing man.
April 1, 2011
Dear Mrs. Waters and family, What a pioneer Dr. Waters was. I worked with him in the 60s at Emory and even then, his mind was working on advances in the care of our first renal transplant patients. I too took care of our first few with him. He was a fine, giving man. Aloma Sibley
Barbara Cole
April 1, 2011
My heartfelt sympathy to the Waters Family. It was an honor, a pleasure and a blessing to have known him during my career at Piedmont. He touched many lives with his great compassion, knowledge and humor. Peace be with you.
Barbara Cole
House Supervisor
Piedmont Mountainside Hospital
Nat Harwell
April 1, 2011
Dr. Waters was my mother's physician in 1970 at Piedmont. Marion Harwell had Rocky Mountain Spotted Fever, and Dr. Waters termed her recovery "a miracle." She is still with us in her 96th year, thanks to Dr. Waters. May God bless his family in this time of loss, as Heaven is made even better with his arrival.
patricia wheeler
March 31, 2011
Mrs. Waters and family,
Dr. Waters was my mother's physician for a number of years before her death in 2000. I will always remember his kind and attentive treatment of her, which meant so much to her, and to me and my family as well. I will always remember his wisdom and kindness.
- Dr. Patricia Wheeler
March 31, 2011
With deepest condolencs.May the loss of Dr.Waters leave your family with many
great memories,and remember that the God of comfort can comfort all those broken at heart Psalms34:18 Atlanta,Ga.
March 31, 2011
Dear Sarah Ann,
A legend is gone but lives on. I have the fondest memories of Dr. Waters, my mentor and friend.
I share some of your grief.
Sincerely,
"Percy" Stokes
Nephrology resident with the "first group"...1967-1968
Harry Waddington
March 31, 2011
Dear Mrs. Waters,
My deepest and heart-felt sympathy to you and your family. I had the pleasure of knowing Dr. Waters while I was the General Manager of the PDC. He was one of the kindest gentlemen I had the good fortune to know.
Most sincerely,
Harry Waddington
Richard Colvin
March 31, 2011
As a medical school classmate of Bill, I am proud to have known and respected him for many years. He was a friend, and, while he was in practice at Emory, we were colleagues. He leaves a legacy that is outstanding; he was truly a patient-oriented physician.
Sarah Ann, I extend my condolences to you and your family.
Dick Colvin
Tony Smith
March 31, 2011
Dear Waters Family,
My sincere and heartfelt sympathy is extended to each of you at this very difficult time of loss. Dr. Waters was a wonderful physician and a solid champion for his patients and quality care. We at Piedmont Hospital have lost one of our strongest supporters and a very dear friend. Please know that you are in my thoughts and prayers. May God bless you.
Sincerely,
Tony Smith
Director of Nursing
Piedmont Hospital
March 31, 2011
Dear Sarah Ann,
We are saddened by Bill's death but are warmed by many fond memories. It is a privilege to have been his friend and colleague. We are going out of town tomorrow for the weekend and will not be able to be at the service but our thoughts and prayers will be with you.
Love, Margaret and Dan Jordan
Sharon Leslie
March 31, 2011
I had the pleasure of working with Dr. Waters at Piedmont Hospital when I was a librarian in the medical library. He loved books and was a true life-long learner. I'll miss his humor and warmth and his fiddle playing.
Paul McNabb, MD
March 31, 2011
I had the great privilege of knowing Dr. Waters through the Southeastern Clinical Club. His intelligence, wit, and passion for medicine were extraordinary and we were fortunate to have him in our midst. My deepest condolences to the Waters' family.
March 31, 2011
What an honor to have known and worked with Dr. Waters for 32 years. He was an extraordinary physician and teacher.
Rose Pope
Jim Smith
March 31, 2011
My thoughts and prayers go out to the Water's family. Dr. Water's was a true Southern Gentleman. He always had a kind word and a smile. His compassion for others was very evident in the way he treated people. He will be missed.
March 31, 2011
Dr. Waters is my hero and inspiration to be a better person. My prayers are with the friends and family of Dr. Waters.
Rebecca Schenck
March 31, 2011
WITH THE FONDEST MEMORIES; UNTIL WE MEET AGAIN. DOUGLASS AND JOAN WHITNEY.
Debbie Johnson
March 31, 2011
Mrs Waters and family. I worked with Dr Waters at the MS Center. I looked forward to lunch when I could take the time to talk with him and listen to him tell his amazing stories. He was easily one of the most interesting, intelligent and sweet people I have ever had to pleasure to have known.
Peter Starr
March 31, 2011
One of the finest and kindest gentelman I've ever known. I'll miss his laugh and engaging conversations. My deepest sympathies to Betty Ann and the entire Waters Family.
-Peter C. Starr & Family
Neil Keener
March 31, 2011
What an extraordinary gentleman -- compassionate, witty, talented, skillful, healer -- I consider myself fortunate to have known him!
Kristen Salome
March 31, 2011
I have worked with no finer physician and person than Dr Waters. He was an example for everyone in Medicine. I am thankful for having known him during my career at Piedmont.
Harry Ivey
March 31, 2011
What a fine gentleman, what a wonderful doctor and what a good friend. Bill attended my medical needs for 35 years until he retired. I always enjoyed and appreciated his care and advice. God Bless.
Tom Brodnax
March 31, 2011
Dr. Waters' remarks upon receiving "The Emory Medal" in 1996 established a gold standard of gracious acceptance speeches. After a very few, under his breath thanks, he looked toward the audience and stated emphatically "Standing here to receive this award I feel just like a turtle on a fence post --- you can bet I did not get here by myself. Thank you very much!" And that, only that, is precisely all he said! We all should follow his example.
We will miss his graciousness and be thankful for all of the 'turtles' he helped onto fenceposts!
Donnie Corbett
March 31, 2011
Please accept my deepest sympathies.
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