James Waters Obituary

We are sad to announce that on April 13, 2026 we had to say goodbye to James Waters in Jesup, Georgia, born in Baxley, Georgia. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family. You may also light a candle in honor of James Waters or send a beautiful flower arrangement to the funeral service.

He was predeceased by: his parents, James L. Waters and O'Kella McLeod Waters of Jesup; and his brothers, Eugene Waters of Savannah and David Waters of Jesup. He is survived by: his wife Aletha Flowers Waters; his children, James Edgar "Eddie" Waters, Jr. of Odum, Robert Earl Waters (Hope) of Jesup, Susan Howell (Craig) of Sylvester and Joy Fowler (Chris) of Jesup; his grandchildren, Joseph Waters (Reagan) of Newnan, Jordan Waters of Odum, Craig Howell, Jr. (Hannah) of Mt. Olive, AL, Ryan Howell (Maria) of Newnan, Aaron Waters (Maggie) of Jesup, Alex Fowler of Jesup, Josh Howell of Auburn, AL, Hope Fowler Unger (Jeff) of Athens, Anna Howell of Sylvester and Logan Thompson Dubberly (Jasper) of Augusta; his great grandchildren, Joseph Reid Waters of Odum, Amelia Rose Howell of Newnan, Romy Joan Unger, Dylan Jane Waters of Newnan, Emmanuel Oliver Howell of Newnan, Mattie Brooks Dubberly and Craig Howell III; his brothers, Joe Cleveland Waters (Marie) of Augusta and Edwin Waters of Brunswick; and his sisters-in-law, Virginia F. Floyd of Jesup, Nelia F. Jeffords of Lawrenceville and Linda Waters of Jesup.