Howard E. Waters
Howard E. Waters age 84 of Marion died peacefully, with his devoted and loving family by his side, Sunday morning June 19, 2011 at the Marion General Hospital
He was born April 8, 1927 in Radnor to the late Arthur C. and Lottie Bell (White) Waters, he was also preceded in death by a granddaughter, and two brothers, Cloyd E. Waters, Richard E. Waters, and a sister, Ardith P. Leibold.
On January 6, 1951 he married the love of his life, the former Julia Ann (Vodich) and she survives in Marion.
Also surviving are their children: Susan Waters of Marion, Beverly (Frank) Sekella of Columbus, Jenny Centuori of Cedar Grove, NJ, Bruce (Susie) Waters of Galena, Ellen (Dan) Lancaster of Strongsville, Joyce Waters of Upper Arlington and Cathy Brooks (Murray Gammel) of Calgary, Alberta, Canada, 14 Grandchildren and 4 great grandchildren and 1 great great granddaughter
He was a 1945 graduate of LaRue High School and lived in the Richwood and LaRue areas, eventually settling just north of Richwood, where they raised their family and farmed. He was a 4-H advisor and had worked for 30 years at Whirlpool Corporation as a repairman, retiring in 1985. After retirement, he served in the mission field in Guatemala. He was also the owner of Howard’s Complete Lawn Care Service. Howard was an active member and deacon of the Marion Christian Center. He loved his dog, Nicky, and enjoyed golfing when he was able, playing euchre and watching the Buckeyes play.
Funeral services will be Thursday, June 23, 2011 at 10:00 AM in the Marion Christian Center with Pastor Perry Payne officiating. Burial will follow in Claibourne Cemetery. Friends may call from 5 to 8 PM on Wednesday at the Marion Christian Center. The family is being assisted by Stofcheck-Ballinger Funeral Home, Richwood.
Memorial gifts may be made to Marion Christian Center Building Fund, 1550 Richland Road, Marion, OH 43302
Condolences and remembrances may be expressed at www.stofcheck-ballinger.com
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