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Celebrating the life of
James Mitchell Waters, Jr.
Passed away on February 05, 2024
James Mitchell Waters, Jr., 93, passed away Monday, February 5, 2024, at Candler Hospital. Mitchell was employed by Norfolk Southern Railroad as a Material’s Engineer. He traveled the rails for ten years and retired in 1987 after being employed with the railroad for 32 years.
Mitchell was educated at Commercial High School, Benedictine Military School, Armstrong Jr. College, United States Military School, and the New York School of Interior Design. He served as Warrant Officer and retired from the U.S. Reserve after nine years of service.
He was a historian and studied the lives of great men and loved to guide out of town visitors through the historic section and expound upon the beauty of the city.
He is predeceased by his mother, Zona Waters, brother, Julian Dan Waters, sisters, Leila Waters Roberts, Margaret Fountain, and Mary Masters.
Mithcell is survived by his brother, William E. Waters (Lynda), nieces, Marjorie W. Ray (Montfort), Judy C. Moore, Carolyn Broom, Mary Ann Sullivan, great-nieces and nephews, Roxanne Nobles (Mitch), Doug Broom, Jr., Kimberly Justice (Floyd), and numerous other great-great-nieces and nephews.
Mitchell’s Funeral Service will be 1:00 p.m., Friday, February 9, 2024, at Independent Presbyterian Church, 207 Bull Street, Savannah, GA. He will be laid to rest with his ancestors in Historic Laurel Grove Cemetery.
He asked that instead of flowers, a donation may be given to Hospice Savannah, or Bethesda Home for Boys, in his name.
I'm surely going to miss him. My friend and neighbor. Please take good care of Jesse. Love, Marie
- Marie Redmond , Savannah , Ga
My deepest condolences to all Mr. Waters’ family and friends. The Candler Wellness Center will not be the same without his scooter and presence working out. He will be greatly missed.
- Pamela Stevenson, Savannah, GA
I met Mr. Waters years ago at the Candler gym His determination to live life to the fullest amazed me. I will miss chatting with him as he exercised. At 93, he was an example to all of us to keep working out. My condolences go out to his family. Rest in peace, my friend.
- Rebecca Ball , Savannah, Ga
Our deepest sympathy to Mr. Mitch ,family and friends. Will miss our lively discussions while we worked out at Candler Wellness Center.Will always remember your kindness during the loss of our son. Rest in peace .
- Tommie Pierce, Savannah, Ga
A candle has been lit!
Uncle Mitchell may you rest in peace you are now free from pain.
- Mary Ann Waters Sullivan, Statesboro, Ga.
A candle has been lit!
Uncle Mitchell may you rest in peace you are now free from pain.
- Mary Ann Waters Sullivan, Statesboro, Ga.
My husband Charles and I met Mr. Waters through my sister, Rebecca Ball. We visited his home on a visit to Savannah. He was sharp as a tack and was very curious about my husband and how he was able to manage with his degenerative eye disease, Retinitis Pigmentosa. Mr. Waters took us on a tour of his home, introduced us to his beloved Jessie & Jonah and showed off his amazing scooter. He was so happy that he had the ability to get around. He also shared the story of his career with the railroad. I know he left an impact on all the lives he touched and he will be greatly missed.
- Anita Metcalf, Atlanta, GA
A candle has been lit!
This is in memory of Uncle Mitchell.
- Denise Sullivan Kerby, Bloomingdale, GA
A candle has been lit!
May you rest in eternal peace, Uncle Mitchell
- Floyd and Kim Justice, Rincon, Ga
I know you are feeling better now that you are out of pain but I really do miss you! I’ll probably see you soon!
- Marjorie Ray, Statesboro, Ga
I know you are feeling better now that you are out of pain but I really do miss you! I’ll probably see you soon!
- Marjorie Ray, Statesboro, Ga
Services under the direction of:
Fox & Weeks Funeral Directors, Hodgson Chapel
912-352-7200
- Funeral Service
- 1:00 p.m. on Fri, February 09, 2024
- Independent Presbyterian Church
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207 Bull Street (map)
Savannah GA 31401 - 912-236-3346
- Burial
- on Fri, February 09, 2024
- Laurel Grove Cemetery
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(map)
Savannah Georgia