Troy Daily News - Veteran - U. S. Army - Korean Conflict

November 5, 2009

WATERS, JAMES - Laura - James Waters, 80, of Laura, passed away Nov. 4, 2009, at the VA Medical Center. He was born March 19, 1929, to Harold and Esther Waters. He was preceded in death by his parents; and wife, Jane Waters. He is survived by his son, James (Sue Wood) Waters of Tipp City; daughters, Sheryl (Dave) Bechtol of Tipp City and Diana (Greg) Shaffer of Arcanum; grandchild, Josh Bechtol; sister, Pat (Chuck) Carter of Cookeville, Tenn.; and special friend, Lois Martin of Troy; lifelong friend, Frank Slattery of Dayton. James served his country in the U. S. Army during the Korean Conflict and was a member of the Laura Lions Club and Potsdam Church of the Brethren. He was retired as a long-time carpenter. Funeral services will be at 11 a.m. Saturday, Nov. 7, 2009, at the Potsdam Church of the Brethren, 22 E. Cross St., Potsdam, with the Rev. Robert Kurtz officiating. Burial will follow at Old Ludlow Cemetery, Laura. Friends may call two hours prior to services Saturday at the church. If so desired, contributions may be made to the VA Hospice or the Potsdam Church of the Brethren, E. Cross St., Potsdam, OH 45361. Arrangements are being handled by the Hale-Sarver Funeral Home, West Milton.

Dayton Daily News - Veteran - U. S. Army - Korean War

November 5, 2009

WATERS, JAMES - Age 80, of Laura, passed away November 4, 2009, at the VA Medical Center. He was born March 19, 1929 to Harold and Esther Waters. He was preceded in death by his parents and wife Jane Waters. He is survived by his son James (Sue Wood) Waters, Tipp City; daughters Sheryl (Dave) Bechtol, Tipp City and Diana (Greg) Shaffer, Arcanum, grandchild Josh Bechtol, sister Pat (Chuck) Carter, Cookeville, TN; and special friend Lois Martin, Troy, life-long friend Frank Slattery, Dayton. James served his country in the U S. Army during the Korean Conflict and was a member of the Laura Lions Club, and Potsdam Church of the Brethren. He was retired as a long-time carpenter. Funeral services will be held at 11:00 AM on Saturday, November 7, 2009 at the Potsdam Church of the Brethren, 22 E. Cross Street, Potsdam with Rev. Robert Kurtz officiating, burial to follow at Old Ludlow Cemetery, Laura. Friends may call on Saturday 2 hours prior to the service (9:00-10:00) A.M. at the Potsdam Church of the Brethren. If so desired, contributions may be made to V.A. Hospice or the Potsdam Church of the Brethren, 22 East Cross Street, Potsdam, Ohio, 45361. Arrangements are being handled by the Hale-Sarver Funeral Home, West Milton.