Murphy James Waters, age 91, of Gainesville, entered heaven Sunday, March 20, 2022, at his residence surrounded by his loving family.
Murphy was born October 25, 1930, in Gainesville to the late Paul & Beulah Hulsey Waters. He retired from the General Motors Company where he worked as a welder. Murphy served his country in the United States Army in the Korean War. He was a member of South Bend United Methodist Church and was preceded in death by a grandson, Ronn Justin Smith, a brother, Wendell Waters & a sister, Elizabeth Richardson.
Survivors include his wife of 66 years, Carolyn Chandler Waters; daughters, Pam (Gary) Smith & Sheri (Louie) Griffin; Grandchildren; Ryan (Brandi) Smith, Rustin (Jessica) Smith, Nicole Griffin; Great Grandchildren, Layla, Easton, Avelyn, Eden, Conner, Emersyn, Eleanor; special niece, Lynn (Greg) Syfan & a host of other relatives also survive.
Funeral services honoring Murphy will be held at 2:00 p.m. Friday, March 25, 2022, at the Ward’s Funeral Home Chapel with Pastor Mike Pinson officiating. Burial will be in Lebanon United Methodist Church Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 5-8 p.m. on Thursday evening at the funeral home.
Flowers are accepted or donations may be made to the Humane Society of Northeast Georgia, 845 West Ridge Rd, Gainesville, GA 30501.
The family would like to say a special thanks to the Homestead Hospice team for the excellent care they gave to their family. A special thank you to Michelle & Ted.
Please share online condolences with the family at www.wardsfh.com. Ward’s Funeral Home is honored to serve the family of Murphy James Waters.
