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Lela Hazel Waters Proffitt obituary
- [S23] Atchley Funeral Home, (http://www.atchleyfuneralhome.com/), 9 Jan 2010.
Oris Lee Waters, Sr.
November 09, 1915 - January 09, 2010
Birthplace: Newport, Tennessee
Resided In: Cosby, Tennessee USA
Visitation: None
Service: January 13, 2010
Cemetery: Waters-Large Cemetery
Oris L. Waters, Sr., age 94 of Cosby, passed away Saturday, January 9, 2010.
He was of the Baptist faith. Mr. Waters was retired from Daugherty Lumber Company in Cleveland, Ohio with 30 years of service as a truck driver. He was a Navy veteran of World War II and served in the South Pacific Fleet on the USS Woodward (407 Destroyer).
Mr. Waters was preceded in death by his wife Iva “Sis” Waters, parents Jim and Constance Waters, brothers Rex, Kirmer and Wayne Waters, and sister Hazel Proffitt.
Survivors:
Son: Oris L. Waters, Jr. and wife Judy
Nephews: Jack and Larry Waters
Niece: Barbara Ann Bradshaw
Special friend: George Huff
Caregiver: Debbie Gregg
Special thanks to Dr. Vincent Tolley and his staff, the nurses in the I.C. U. of Ft. Sanders Sevier Medical Center, the staff of Ft. Sanders Sevier Nursing Home, and Girling Health Care.
Family and friends will meet 11 AM Wednesday at Waters-Large Cemetery for graveside service and interment with Rev. Dan King officiating. Military honors will be provided by American Legion Post #104. Arrangements by Atchley Funeral Home, Sevierville. (www.atchleyfuneralhome.com)
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