Michael James Waterman's obituary , Passed away on July 19, 2025 in Louisville, Kentucky

Michael James Waterman

December 22, 1945 - July 19, 2025 (79 years old)

Louisville, Kentucky

Michael James Waterman's obituary , Passed away on July 19, 2025 in Louisville, Kentucky

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Rattermans Funeral Homes

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Michael James Waterman

December 22, 1945 - July 19, 2025 (79 years old)

Louisville, Kentucky

Michael James Waterman Obituary

With solemn reverence, we commemorate Michael James Waterman of Louisville, Kentucky, whose life came to an end on July 19, 2025 at the age of 79, leaving behind cherished memories. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of Michael James Waterman to show support.

He was predeceased by: his father Donald Lee Waterman. He is survived by: his mother Jean Waterman (McPike); his wife Anne Waterman (Loxley); his son Douglas Michael Waterman (Kelly); his granddaughter Hannah Waterman; his siblings, Tom Waterman and Connie Maurici (Steve); his nieces, Ann Patterson (Kyle) and Mary Jones (Justen); his great-nephew Kaleb Patterson; his great-niece Taylor Patterson; and his close friends, Jose, Gloria, Joshua and Jonathan.

Visitation will be held on Saturday, July 26th 2025 from 8:00 AM to 11:00 AM and on Monday, July 28th 2025 from 10:00 AM to 11:00 AM at the Simpsonville Baptist Church (7208 Shelbyville Rd, Simpsonville, KY 40067). A celebration of life will be held on Saturday, July 26th 2025 at 11:00 AM at the same location. A burial will be held on Monday, July 28th 2025 at 11:00 AM at the Alexander Memorial Park (2200 Mesker Park Dr, Evansville, IN 47720).

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Simpsonville Baptist Church and designated for the Mijomboni Orphanage in Kenya or Wounded Warrior Project at http://www.woundedwarriorproject.com—continuing Mike's lifelong mission of hope and healing. Keep Michael James Waterman's legacy alive by donating to a charity in need.

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Rattermans Funeral Homes



Sat

July 26

Visitation

8:00 AM - 11:00 AM

Simpsonville Baptist Church
7208 Shelbyville Rd, Simpsonville, KY 40067

Sat

July 26

Celebration of life

11:00 AM

Simpsonville Baptist Church
7208 Shelbyville Rd, Simpsonville, KY 40067

Mon

July 28

Visitation

10:00 AM - 11:00 AM

Simpsonville Baptist Church
7208 Shelbyville Rd, Simpsonville, KY 40067

Mon

July 28

Burial

11:00 AM

Alexander Memorial Park
2200 Mesker Park Dr, Evansville, IN 47720

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July 21, 2025

Jenny Huff wrote a sympathy message

“We miss you already Mike. There will never be another like you. Your smiley eyes, your sense of humor, your compassion, your kindness, your pure good heart, your love for the Lord. Until we meet again, RIP dear friend.”


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