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Craig Waters Obituary
Dec. 21, 1969 - July 5 , 2017
SOUTH BEND - Craig Allen Waters, 47, resident of South Bend passed away peacefully at 3:10 p.m on Wednesday, July 5, 2017 surrounded by family at the Hospice House in South Bend. He was born on December 21, 1969 to his birth parents, Mitchell Adams and Belinda Gillespie who entrusted his life to the late Lester and Ann Nell Waters at birth.
At an early age, Craig accepted Christ as his personal savior and participated in many youth activities at Grace AME Zion Church. He attended LaSalle High School. Craig held many jobs as a general laborer until he became disabled.
Craig had a great sense of humor. He loved to have fun and make everyone laugh. Craig had many loyal friends who stood by his side throughout his illness. The love of his life was his children and family. He loved talking about his children and their pursuits.
Craig is survived by four children, Shania, Tristan, Trenton and Shanel Waters all of Grand Rapids, Michigan; his mother, Ann Nell Waters; eight sisters, Eugenia Jenkins of Avon, Indiana, Charan Richards (Charles Jr.), Cherelyn Williams (Melvin), Kathye Waters, Leslie Wesley (Derrick Sr.), Theresa Waters and Melanie Boyd all of South Bend, Indiana and Takeia Buck of Cuthbert, Georgia; two brothers, Bryan Gillespie of South Bend, Indiana and Cheo Waters (Lela) of Tyrone, Georgia; special nieces and nephew, Chanel Richards, Cara Williams and Brandon Weston, who cared for him during his illness; a very special friend and the mother of his four children, Lisa Schwandt, a host of nieces, nephews, cousins and one aunt, Della Luten. He was preceded in death by his father, Lester Waters, two sisters, Yvonne Carothers and Gelaine Waters; and one brother, George Mitchell.
Services will be held at 12:00 p.m. on Wednesday, July 12, 2017 at Grace A.M.E. Zion.
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Maxie Bolden
July 12, 2017
My condolences to the family. I got to know Craig during his illness but he was still a very pleasant person. He made me laugh. He was proud of his children which made me like him even more. May he Rest In Peace.
Denise Steen
July 11, 2017
May GOD comfort your hearts and give you peace at this time.
Marlene Scott
July 11, 2017
My Condolences to the Waters Family!
Pamela Wilson
July 11, 2017
To The Waters family,
I was so sorry to hear of Craig's passing.
May God Grant strength and courage to the family and give you all peace of heart in the days to come!
Love Pam Valentine and family
Harvey L Lottie
July 10, 2017
My condolences to the Waters family and friends. Gods continued blessings to all of you.
Iris Reed
July 10, 2017
My thoughts and prayers are with the Waters Family. The last time I saw Craig, he had that angelic smile. Craig always told jokes and made others laugh. He will be truely missed! May God grant the Family with peace and comfort during this time.
Iris Reed & Family
Lonnie and Charlotte Taylor
July 10, 2017
We are deeply saddened by the news of your loss. We pray that God will grant you the strength. Our most sincere condolences.
Karen Bell
July 10, 2017
Mycondolences to the family
The Bailey Family
July 10, 2017
Sending our condolences during your time of bereavement. May God bless the entire Waters Family.
July 10, 2017
To the Waters Family... my sincere condolences for your loss of your son, brother, uncle, father and friend.
Craig Waters.. Craigie for some of us that have known Craig for a lifetime ALWAYS smiling and that laugh was contagious.
I'm sure anyone who has been touched by Craig has a funny story about some mischief that we got into back in the day. North Side corner of O'Brien waiting on the bus.
Craig will be missed,dearly..To be absent from the body,is to be present with the Lord.
RIH - always my friend.
Kelly Pope
LaVern Ware
July 10, 2017
Mrs.Waters,,I'm so very sorry for your lost,,I will pray for the family,,I knew both of your son's from LaSalle and they were very good people and funny!! Again sorry for y'all family
Terry Ivory
July 10, 2017
U will truly be missed... I remember we use to have so much fun at LaSalle.. Love ya..Terry Ivory
Tige Diggins
July 10, 2017
Sand box homies me and this young man here. The original C Dub. Affectionately known as waterhead. We grew apart as we got grown and the unfortunate complication of life kicked in. However, I will never forget tag in the work tree or forts and bottle cap gun fights at Big Sand. You'd have to be in or from the surrounding areas around Huey Street to appreciate or have a clue of how these things and classic football battles with nearby neighborhoods at Acorn Stadium helped shape our childhood. I will forever hold those memories close to my heart because I know it is only a very select few that have ever been fortunate enough to have called themselves HUEY ST. ALL-STARS!!
Charrise Gray
July 10, 2017
Fly high Craig. We will all miss your smile. My prayer of strength goes out to the Waters family. May God bring you all comfort during this time.
July 9, 2017
Craig was a very cool and kind person, always treated me the same everytime I would see him. RIH Craig. Tammy Ferguson
Charon Wilson
July 9, 2017
Rest easy my friend....Charon Wilson
Valerie Diggins
July 9, 2017
Our love and condolences to the Waters family...from the Diggins
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