Robert Waters

ROCKY FORD, GEORGIA

ROBERT FREEMAN WATERS

Robert Freeman Waters, of Rocky Ford, passed away on Monday evening, December 11, 2023, at his residence in Sylvania.

Robert was born in Screven County, GA, on February 12, 1934, to the late couple Cardell & Idell Waters. Robert was a World War II veteran and an active VFW member. After serving in the Army, he retired from both Union Camp and Evans Concrete. He was a cattle farmer his entire life.

In addition to his parents, Robert was preceded in death by his brothers, Gerald Waters, Jaudon Waters and Ellis Waters.

Those who will cherish his memory include the LOVE OF HIS LIFE, Margie W. Godbee; his son and daughter-in-love, Dana & Renee Waters; grandchildren, Gregory & Zoe Waters, Chris & Caroline Waters; great-grandchildren, Laney Grace, Bobby Dye and Cameron Burke; family members, Debra A. Godbee, Michael "Kevin" Rountree, Cora Vette Reddick Rountree, Lynnlie Eliza Rountree, Adileigh Tegan Rountree, Kylie Amanda Lee Forehand, Johnathan Forehand, Tanner Case Forehand, Camdyn McKenzie Forehand, Thomas S. Godbee, Jr., Margie Nickels Godbee; as well as several nieces and nephews.

A visitation will be held at Little Horse Creek Baptist Church on Friday, December 15, 2023, at 12:30 PM. The funeral service will commence at 2 PM, officiated by Reverend James Cheyne and Reverand Kevin Rountree. Interment, with full military honors, to follow in the Little Horse Creek Baptist Church Cemetery.

Active pallbearers include Issac Johnson, Willie Kittles, Donny Willis, Vernon Waters, Randy Edenfield, Larry Waters, Floyd Waters and Darryll Brower.

Honorary pallbearers include the VFW and the Little Horse Creek Baptist Church Deacons.