Pete Waters

Tuesday, October 18, 1966, McCreary County Record
Submitted by: Lisa
PETE WATERS

      PETE WATERS, 79, beloved husband of Elizabeth Troxell Waters for 58 years, died at his home Sept 13, following a long illness. He lived on Route 2, Strunk, Ky.
      The deceased was born September 8, 1887, son of the late Mose Waters and Lineley (LINDEY) Winchester Waters. He was united in marriage to Elizabeth Troxell, October 8, 1908 and to this union eleven children were born, eight survive and three are deceased.
      Mr. Waters was a devoted companion, a kind and loving father and grandfather and a wonderful friend to everyone. He was a member and a deacon of the Ross Grove Baptist Church. He was  faithful to his church. Mr. Ross was a retired coal miner. Survivors are his widow, Elizabeth Troxell Waters, five daughters, Mrs. Flossie Spradlin, Miss Martha Waters, Mrs. Alpha Gregory and Mrs. Retha Vaughn, all living at Strunk, And Mrs. Zora Whitehead, Stearns, Ky.; three sons, Harlen Waters, Strunk, Ky.; Pat and Huger Waters, Muncie, Ind. One son Millard, 48 was killed in a mine accident in 1960. Also two infant daughters are deceased.
      Mr. Waters had 50 grandchildren and 38 great-grandchildren. The funeral service was held at 10 a.m., September 16,, at Ross Grove Church with Rev. Sid Taylor officiating. Burial was in the Waters cemetery. Pall bearers were his grandsons, Everett and Leon Waters, Donald and Rondal Gregory and Joe and Jack Whitehead.