Mr. Jerry Leroy Waters

[Funeral Director]

Mr. Jerry Leroy Waters, age 74, of Rockmart passed away peacefully at home on Sunday, July 13, 2014.

 

Jerry was born in Monroe, IA on May 18, 1940 to loving parents the late Mr. Albert Leroy Waters and Mrs. Mary Alice Painter-Waters-Gouch. Jerry served in the United State Air Force as a parachute rigger. He also worked for worked at Home Depot for 25 years. Mr. Waters enjoy working, gardening, his tomato plants, watching crime shows and growing flowers. He also enjoyed spoiling his grandchildren and spending time with his family and his friends.

 

Jerry is survived by his wife of 54 years, Karen Anderson Waters of Rockmart, GA., and two daughters, Renee (David) Smith and Kendra Waters both of Rockmart. He is also survived by two grandchildren, Korey (Elyse) Smith and Kaitlyn Smith of Rockmart, one great grandchild, David Leroy Smith. He is also survived by one brother, David (Linda) Waters of Dallas, GA. In addition survivors include several nieces and nephews as well as other relatives and friends.

 

He is preceded in death by his late parents Mr. Albert Leroy Waters and Mrs. Mary Alice Painter-Waters-Gouch, one brother. Larry Waters and two sisters, Mary Ellen Woody and Alberta Rickle.

 

Per his wishes, Mr. Jerry Leroy Waters’ body was cremated and there are no services scheduled at this time.

 

Jeff Eberhart Funeral Home is honored to serve the family Mr. Jerry Leroy Waters.