James Samuel McWaters

James Samuel McWaters obituary

James Samuel McWaters

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James McWaters Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Cheatham County Funeral Home - Ashland City on Nov. 22, 2025.

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James "Sam" Samuel McWaters, age 70, of Ashland City, Tennessee, passed away on Friday, November 21, 2025, at The Residence at Alive Hospice in Nashville, Tennessee. He was born on March 8, 1955, in Princeton, Kentucky. Sam was a retired auto mechanic for Oil Change Plus. He enjoyed spending time fishing, hunting, and taking care of his yard and garden. Sam loved nothing more than playing with his grandkids. He is preceded in death by his mother, Inez (Elliott) McKinney. He is survived by his wife of 24 years, Kathy (Mitchell) McWaters; son, Jeremy McWaters; daughter, Samantha Stinson (Corey); 3 siblings; and grandchildren, Nolyn James and Jase Lee. Memorial visitation will be Sunday, November 23, 2025, from 2pm to 4pm with a short closing prayer at 4pm in the Chapel of Cheatham County Funeral Home. Cheatham County Funeral Home 615-792-2552 online condolences at cheathamcountyfh.com

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Cheatham County Funeral Home, LLC

117 Elizabeth Street, Ashland City, TN 37015

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Cheatham County Funeral Home, LLC

117 Elizabeth Street, Ashland City, TN 37015

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