Dewey Manuel Waters

Mr. Dewey Manuel Waters, age 86, of Fayetteville, GA passed away on Sunday, July 25, 2021.

Mr. Waters was born on June 1, 1935, in Cleveland, GA, to his late parents: William Waters and Elvie Owensby Waters. Dewey lived in Fayetteville for 61 years and was Baptist by faith. Mr. Waters was retired from Delta Airlines where he had worked as a supervisor for 30 years. He also was a proud United States Navy veteran who served during the Korean War. In his free time, he coached little league and loved sports. Some of his favorite teams being the Atlanta Braves and the Atlanta Falcons. He also enjoyed fishing and dancing.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his sisters: Marrell Childress, and Vernell Brown, and nephews: Russell Childress, Randy Childress and Jimmy Griggs, as well as a niece, Peggy Smith.

Mr. Waters is survived by his loving wife of 61 years, Doris Hulsey Waters of Fayetteville, GA, nieces: Pam Brown Johnson, Sandra Childress and Patricia Stewart, nephews: Michael Brown, Chris Brown, Larry Patterson, Harry Patterson and Phil Griggs, and several great nieces and nephews.

Funeral Services for Mr. Dewey Manuel Waters will be held on Thursday, July 29, 2021, at 1:00 PM from The Alvis Miller & Son Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. David Warriner officiating. Interment will follow the service at Rose Hill Cemetery with Brown-Wright Post 12 providing military honors.

The family will receive friends at the funeral home on Wednesday, July 28, 2021 from 6:00 PM until 8:00 PM.

Alvis Miller & Son Funeral Home & Crematory is in charge of the arrangements for Mr. Dewey Manuel Waters.