Doug Waters

Doug Waters obituary, Cleveland, TN

Doug Waters

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24

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11:00 a.m.

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6439 Hwy 411, Benton, TN 37307

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217 Patty Rd., Benton, TN 37307

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Doug Waters Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Higgins Funeral Home of Benton, LLC. on Feb. 22, 2026.
Rubin Douglas Waters, aged 56, of Cleveland, Tennessee passed away peacefully on February 19, surrounded by his family after battling lung cancer.

Doug was born on August 6, 1969 in Cleveland, TN.

Doug was predeceased in death by his beloved father Aster Lee Waters. He is survived by his two sons Cody Waters, of Cleveland, TN and Nicolas Waters, of CT. He also leaves behind two grandchildren Jason and Annie Waters, and many extended family and friends. He was a loving and devoted father and grandfather.

Funeral services will be conducted at 11:00 a.m. on Tuesday, February 24, 2026, in the chapel of Higgins Funeral Home of Benton. Interment will follow at Benton Memorial Gardens, with his family and friends serving as pallbearers.

Expressions of sympathy may be shared with the family at www.HigginsFunerals.com.

Higgins Funeral Home of Benton is in charge of arrangements.

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

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Upcoming Events

Feb

24

Funeral service

11:00 a.m.

Higgins Funeral Home of Benton

6439 Hwy 411, Benton, TN 37307

Send FlowersBook nearby hotels

Feb

24

Interment

Benton Memorial Gardens

217 Patty Rd., Benton, TN 37307

Send FlowersBook nearby hotels

Only 1 day left for delivery to next service.