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1928 - 2004
Long time Huntington resident JAMES EDWARD WATERS, 76, passed away June 1, 2004 at his home following a brief illness. He was born on May 31, 1928, to Robert Douglas and Annabelle (Kimball) Waters in Waukesha, Wis. Robert moved his family to Huntington in 1932 when the VA Hospital opened in Spring Valley where he was a Physical Therapist. Jim graduated from Vinson High School in 1946 and married Eileen Catherine Leitner on October 20, 1951. He attended Marshall College and worked in Huntington until being drafted into the U.S. Army. He was stationed in Frankfurt, Germany. Upon returning to Huntington he was employed for 20 years at Contractors Equipment & Supply Co. In 1972 he co-founded Dolin-Waters Supply, Inc., with Bill Dolin of Huntington. He retired in 1982 and spent his retirement years playing golf at Spring Valley Country Club, flying his airplane, spending winters in Myrtle Beach, S.C., and traveling to visit family and friends. He was member of St. Joseph Catholic Church, Tri-State Pilots Association, and VFW. He is preceded in death by his mother and father and his sister Peggy Balloff. He is survived by his wife Eileen; his brother David Waters of Covington, Va., and his five children: Jim Waters Jr., of Scott Depot, W.Va., Dan Waters of Bowling Green, Ky., Shirley Waters of Cincinnati, Ohio, Bob Waters of Albuquerque, N.M., and George Waters of Oklahoma City, Okla. He is also survived by his three grandchildren: Jason Waters of Charlotte, N.C., Jeremy Waters, Bowling Green, Ky., and Margaux Waters of Albuquerque, N.M. Visitation will be at Reger Funeral Home on Friday evening from 6 to 9 p.m. with rosary at 8:30. Funeral liturgy will be at St. Joseph’s Catholic Church on Saturday 10 a.m. with Msgr. Lawrence Luciana presiding. Interment will be at Spring Hill Cemetery in Huntington. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to St. Joseph Grade School, 520 13th St., Huntington, WV 25701.
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There are currently 11 condolences.
Shirley Morehead Lewis
Thursday June 10, 2004 at
1:54 PM
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Eileen, I was so sorry to hear about Jim's death. He was a fine person, and I know he will be missed. I have so many fond memories of all of us. My sympathy to you and yours.
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Jim Kingston
Monday June 7, 2004 at
10:44 AM
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Eileen, So sorry to hear of your loss, I had a lot of good times serving on the board and playing golf with Jim. My thoughts are with you.
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Mick Bell
Monday June 7, 2004 at
10:12 AM
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Dear Shirley & Family:
My deepest sympathy in the loss of your father.
Sincerely.....Mick
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Zane, Wendy, Kendra and Dustin Myers
Friday June 4, 2004 at
6:12 PM
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Dear Eileen, Bob, Sandy, Margaux, and Shirley:
We are so sorry to hear of your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
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Bob & Coby Hickman
Friday June 4, 2004 at
4:28 PM
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Dear Eileen & Family, Coby and I are truly saddened by the loss of Jim. What wonderful times and memories we will always have in our minds and hearts. From the days of the children at St.Joe to Coby's 40th and our trips to Italy and Spain. We recall the good times. Our deepest sympathy. We love him and we will miss him. Bob & Coby
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Ron and Susie Hill
Friday June 4, 2004 at
2:14 PM
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We are very sorry for your loss. Jim was one of the finest men I have ever had the pleasure of knowing and flying with.
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David & Margaret Fenney
Friday June 4, 2004 at
1:55 PM
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Dear Eileen: We are so very sorry to hear of Jims passing. Our prayers and condolences are with you and your family at this time of grieving. We thought the world of Jim, he was always such a gentle, kind and caring man. We feel blessed to have known Jim and will miss him greatly. Sincererly, David & Margie Fenney
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Dick and Doris Alrick, Albuquerque, NM
Friday June 4, 2004 at
1:26 PM
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Sandy, Bob, Margaux, and Eileen...
Our thoughts and prayers are with you all during this sad time. Dick and Doris
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MARY JANE WEILER ROSE
Friday June 4, 2004 at
10:08 AM
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DEAR EILEEN,
SO SORRY TO HEAR OF JIM'S PASSING.
A GOOD PERSON, A GOOD LIFE! YOU ARE IN MY PRAYERS.
MARY JANE
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Rick & Lynn Smith
Friday June 4, 2004 at
10:03 AM
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Dear Eileen & Family:
We are truly sorry for your loss. We both liked Jim immensely and thoroughly enjoyed being in his company. He will be sorely missed. Please call on us if there is anything we can do.
Sincerely,
Rick and Lynn Smith
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Charlotte Jones Fuchs
Friday June 4, 2004 at
9:24 AM
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When I heard that Jim had passed away, boy, did the memories come pouring in. I remember their house on 3rd ave and how facinated I was with the big cable spools that were in the back. I always thought they would make a great table!!Mom and I would stop by and I remember George would come running down the hall. He will be missed by all. I love you all and my prayers are with you always. Love, Charlotte
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