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Ressie Randolph Waters

Male 1912 - 1959  (47 years)


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Generation: 1

  1. 1.  Ressie Randolph Waters was born on 22 Feb 1912 in Lake Butler, Union, Florida, USA; died in Nov 1959 in Columbia, Florida, USA; was buried in Dekle Cemetery, Lake Butler, Union, Florida, USA.

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • Birth: Florida, USA
    • Race: White
    • Residence: 1920, Lake Butler, Bradford, Florida, USA; 9 Age: 9; AbleToSpeakEnglish: Yes; AttendedSchool: yes; CanWrite: No; EnumerationDistrict: 36; Single MaritalStatus: Single; Son RelationToHead: Son
    • Residence: 1935, Rural, Union, Florida
    • Residence: 1940, Precinct 3, Union, Florida, USA; 30 Age: 30; Laborer Occupation: Laborer; AttendedSchool: No; ClassofWorker: Wage or salary worker in Government work; EmploymentCode: 2; EmploymentDetails: No; EmploymentHistory: No; EnumerationDistrict: 63-5; GradeCompleted: Elementary school, 4th grade; HomeOwnership: Rented; HoursWorked: 21; Income: 223; IncomeOtherSources: Yes; IsEmployed: No; MonthsUnEmployedPastYear: 64; OwnsFarm: Yes; PublicEmergencyWork: Yes; ResidenceFarmNineteenThirtyFive: Yes; SeekingWork: No; ValueOfHome: 2; WeeksWorked: 34; Married MaritalStatus: Married; Head RelationToHead: Head

    Family/Spouse: Louise W Dixon. Louise (daughter of James Mathew Dixon and Living) was born on 4 Feb 1914 in Brooker, Bradford, Florida, USA; died on 23 Sep 1998 in Lake Butler, Union, Florida, USA; was buried in Dekle Cemetery, Lake Butler, Union, Florida, USA. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 2. Ressie Randolph Waters, Jr  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 14 Mar 1932 in Lake Butler, Union, Florida, USA; died on 20 Dec 2021 in Jacksonville, Duval, Florida, USA; was buried in Riverside Memorial Park, Jacksonville, Duval, Florida, USA.
    2. 3. Ronald David Waters  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 3 Nov 1935 in Lake Butler, Union, Florida, USA; died on 22 Feb 2013 in Gainesville, Alachua, Florida, USA; was buried on 28 Feb 2013 in Fairbanks Cemetery, Alachua, Florida, USA.
    3. 4. Willard Ray Waters  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 5 Jan 1931 in Lake Butler, Union, Florida, USA; died on 27 Jul 1993 in Bradford, Florida, USA; was buried in Dekle Cemetery, Lake Butler, Union, Florida, USA.
    4. 5. James Melvin Waters  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 9 Feb 1934 in Lake Butler, Union, Florida, USA; died on 1 Jul 1996 in Columbia, Florida, USA; was buried in Dekle Cemetery, Lake Butler, Union, Florida, USA.
    5. 6. Living  Descendancy chart to this point
    6. 7. Living  Descendancy chart to this point


Generation: 2

  1. 2.  Ressie Randolph Waters, JrRessie Randolph Waters, Jr Descendancy chart to this point (1.Ressie1) was born on 14 Mar 1932 in Lake Butler, Union, Florida, USA; died on 20 Dec 2021 in Jacksonville, Duval, Florida, USA; was buried in Riverside Memorial Park, Jacksonville, Duval, Florida, USA.

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • Residence: 1935, Union, Florida, USA
    • Residence: 1940, Precinct 3, Union, Florida, USA; 8 Age: 8; AttendedSchool: Yes; EnumerationDistrict: 63-5; GradeCompleted: Elementary school, 1st grade; Income: 0; IncomeOtherSources: 0; LanguageSpoken: English; ResidenceFarmNineteenThirtyFive: Yes; UsualOccupationCode: 7; VeteranFather: No; Single MaritalStatus: Single; Son RelationToHead: Son

    Notes:

    AncestryDNA match https://www.ancestry.com/account/profile/00B463A4-0006-0000-0000-000000000000 managed by amhix13 who is, I think, his son Richard
    4th - 6th Cousin
    < 1% shared DNA: 42 cM across 3 segments

    Died:
    Ressie R. Waters Jr passed away peacefully at the age of eighty-nine. In Jacksonville, FL on December 20th, 2021.

    He was Born in Lake Butler, Fl to Ressie Waters Sr and Louise Dixon. He married Lavon Waters on July 2nd, 1952. He was a carman for Fruit Growers Express. He loved fishing, hunting, traveling, socializing, and being with his family. He was a dedicated deacon at Lannie Road Baptist Church.

    He is preceded in death by his father Ressie Waters Sr, mother Louise Dixon,
    brothers Bill Waters, James M Waters, David Waters, and Jerald Dicks.

    He leaves behind to cherish his memory his wife Lavon Waters, sons Ricky Waters (Anita)
    and Terry Waters (Eva), grandchildren Erik Waters (Heather), Sheena Broughton, and Lisa Sikes (Evan), great-grandchildren Tone, Kylee, Madison, Jenna, Aslynn, Aleigha, Brooklynn, and Kiera, his sisters Mildred Gregory and Jone Welch and brother Joe Dicks.

    A visitation for Ressie will be held Tuesday, December 28, 2021 from 9:00 AM to 10:00 AM at Lannie Rd Baptist Church, 5998 Lannie Rd, Jacksonville, FL 32218, followed by a funeral service from 10:00 AM to 11:00 AM.

    Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.hgriversidefuneralhome.com for the Waters Jr family.

    Published by Hardage-Giddens Riverside Funeral Home - Jacksonville on Dec. 21, 2021.

    https://www.legacy.com/us/obituaries/name/ressie-waters-obituary?id=31962540

    https://www.dignitymemorial.com/obituaries/jacksonville-fl/ressie-waters-jr-10495742

    Family/Spouse: Lavon N Griffis. Lavon was born on 31 May 1938 in Union, Florida, USA; died on 10 Feb 2022 in Jacksonville, Duval, Florida, USA; was buried in Riverside Memorial Park, Jacksonville, Duval, Florida, USA. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 8. Living  Descendancy chart to this point
    2. 9. Living  Descendancy chart to this point

  2. 3.  Ronald David WatersRonald David Waters Descendancy chart to this point (1.Ressie1) was born on 3 Nov 1935 in Lake Butler, Union, Florida, USA; died on 22 Feb 2013 in Gainesville, Alachua, Florida, USA; was buried on 28 Feb 2013 in Fairbanks Cemetery, Alachua, Florida, USA.

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • Residence: 1940, Precinct 3, Union, Florida, USA; 4 Age: 4; AttendedSchool: No; EnumerationDistrict: 63-5; GradeCompleted: None; Income: 0; IncomeOtherSources: 0; Single MaritalStatus: Single; Son RelationToHead: Son

    Notes:

    Died:
    Ronald David "Dave" Waters, Sr., age 77, of Gainesville, FL passed away on Friday February 22, 2013.

    He was born in Lake Butler, FL on November 3, 1935 to Louise Dixon and Ressie Waters, Sr. Dave served in the U.S. Army, receiving a honorable discharge. He retired after a 25 years career with the City of Gainesville and also retired from the School Board of Alachua County after 17 years. He married his sweetheart Margie Pons and together they celebrated 58 years of a loving and happy marriage. He was a devoted Christian and served as a Deacon for over 40 years at the Fairbanks Baptist Church. Farming his land was another love and he canned all his own vegetables.

    He is survived by his loving wife Margie Lee Pons Waters; sisters Jone Welch and Mildred Berry; brothers Ressie Waters, Jr., and Joseph Dicks; his daughter Cinthia Brantley; sons Gregory Waters, Ronald Waters, Jr., Tony Waters and Christopher Waters, as well as his 15 grandchildren and 11 great grandchildren.

    Funeral Services were held on February 28, 2013, at the Fairbanks Baptist Church in Gainesville, FL. Interment followed in the Fairbanks Cemetery.

    Published in Gainesville Sun from February 26 to February 27, 2013.

    Family/Spouse: Living. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 10. Living  Descendancy chart to this point
    2. 11. Living  Descendancy chart to this point
    3. 12. Living  Descendancy chart to this point
    4. 13. Living  Descendancy chart to this point
    5. 14. Living  Descendancy chart to this point

  3. 4.  Willard Ray Waters Descendancy chart to this point (1.Ressie1) was born on 5 Jan 1931 in Lake Butler, Union, Florida, USA; died on 27 Jul 1993 in Bradford, Florida, USA; was buried in Dekle Cemetery, Lake Butler, Union, Florida, USA.

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • Residence: 1935, Union, Florida, USA
    • Residence: 1940, Precinct 3, Union, Florida, USA; 9 Age: 9; AttendedSchool: Yes; EnumerationDistrict: 63-5; GradeCompleted: Elementary school, 2nd grade; Income: 0; IncomeOtherSources: 0; ResidenceFarmNineteenThirtyFive: Yes; Single MaritalStatus: Single; Son RelationToHead: Son

    Family/Spouse: Living. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Willard married Living [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Family/Spouse: Living. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


  4. 5.  James Melvin Waters Descendancy chart to this point (1.Ressie1) was born on 9 Feb 1934 in Lake Butler, Union, Florida, USA; died on 1 Jul 1996 in Columbia, Florida, USA; was buried in Dekle Cemetery, Lake Butler, Union, Florida, USA.

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • Also Known As: Dick
    • Social Security Number: 264561256
    • Residence: 1935, Union, Florida, USA
    • Residence: 1940, Precinct 3, Union, Florida, USA; 6 Age: 6; AttendedSchool: Yes; EnumerationDistrict: 63-5; GradeCompleted: Elementary school, 1st grade; Income: 0; IncomeOtherSources: 0; ResidenceFarmNineteenThirtyFive: Yes; Single MaritalStatus: Single; Son RelationToHead: Son

    Notes:

    Died:
    Age: 62


  5. 6.  Living Descendancy chart to this point (1.Ressie1)

  6. 7.  Living Descendancy chart to this point (1.Ressie1)


Generation: 3

  1. 8.  Living Descendancy chart to this point (2.Ressie2, 1.Ressie1)

    Living married Living [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 15. Living  Descendancy chart to this point

  2. 9.  Living Descendancy chart to this point (2.Ressie2, 1.Ressie1)

    Living married Living [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


  3. 10.  Living Descendancy chart to this point (3.Ronald2, 1.Ressie1)

    Family/Spouse: Living. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 16. Living  Descendancy chart to this point

    Living married Living [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 17. Dustin Jared Waters  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 16 Feb 1983 in Gainesville, Alachua, Florida, USA; died on 27 Apr 2020 in Gainesville, Alachua, Florida, USA; was buried on 8 May 2020 in Santa Fe Cemetery, Bradford, Florida, USA.
    2. 18. Living  Descendancy chart to this point
    3. 19. Living  Descendancy chart to this point
    4. 20. Living  Descendancy chart to this point

  4. 11.  Living Descendancy chart to this point (3.Ronald2, 1.Ressie1)

  5. 12.  Living Descendancy chart to this point (3.Ronald2, 1.Ressie1)

    Family/Spouse: Living. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


  6. 13.  Living Descendancy chart to this point (3.Ronald2, 1.Ressie1)

  7. 14.  Living Descendancy chart to this point (3.Ronald2, 1.Ressie1)


Generation: 4

  1. 15.  Living Descendancy chart to this point (8.Living3, 2.Ressie2, 1.Ressie1)

    Family/Spouse: Living. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


  2. 16.  Living Descendancy chart to this point (10.Living3, 3.Ronald2, 1.Ressie1)

    Family/Spouse: Living. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 21. Living  Descendancy chart to this point

  3. 17.  Dustin Jared WatersDustin Jared Waters Descendancy chart to this point (10.Living3, 3.Ronald2, 1.Ressie1) was born on 16 Feb 1983 in Gainesville, Alachua, Florida, USA; died on 27 Apr 2020 in Gainesville, Alachua, Florida, USA; was buried on 8 May 2020 in Santa Fe Cemetery, Bradford, Florida, USA.

    Notes:

    Died:
    Dustin Jared Waters, Sr., age 37, of Gainesville, Florida passed away on Monday, April 27, 2020 in Gainesville, FL. Dustin was born in Gainesville, Florida on February 16, 1983 to his loving parents, Ronald David Waters, Jr. and Kimberly Ann Estes. He was a lifelong resident of Alachua County and enjoyed his longtime career as a Tree Climber. Dustin was a dare devil who lived in the moment and lived life to its fullest. He was humble, polite, respectful, loved all people, and never met a stranger. Dustin will always be remembered for his caring heart, his giving spirit, and helping anyone in need. In his younger years, Dustin played baseball, football, and taekwondo. He enjoyed being on the water, fishing, but more than anything, Dustin loved his family especially his children, nieces and nephew. Dustin was preceded in death by his paternal grandfather, Ronald David Waters, Sr.; and his maternal grandparents, Emory Raymond Estes, Sr. and Virginia Myrtle Blizzard Estes.

    Dustin is survived by his parents, Ronald David Waters, Jr. of Waldo, FL and Kimberly (Leonard Neal) McElhenny of Starke, FL; his children, Dustin Jared Waters, Jr. of Waldo, FL, Tristan Julius Waters-Witt of Gainesville, FL, Kaiden Lane Waters and Gracie Isabella Waters both of Middleburg, FL, and Bryson Hank Parrish-Waters of Gainesville, FL; his brothers, Brandon Kyle Waters and Dusty (Brittani) McElhenny both of Starke, FL; his sisters, Jessica Marie (Travis) Witt of Gainesville, FL, Brittany Noel Gann of Keystone Heights, FL, and Raina Dawn (Dusty) Rowland of Alma, GA; paternal grandmother, Margie Lee Waters of Waldo, FL; along with his nieces and nephew, Taylor Madison Witt, Jordyn Makayla Witt, Logan Lynn Rowland, Aly Addyson Rowland, Brooklyn Marie Witt, Paislee Peyton Rowland, and Zehlen Scott Renfroe-Gann.

    A Celebration of Dustin's Life will be held on Friday, May 8, 2020 at 3:00 pm at Archie Tanner Memorial Chapel with Pastor Chip Miller officiating. Interment will follow at Santa Fe Cemetery in Starke, FL. The family will receive friends an hour prior to the service at the funeral home.

    https://www.ferreirafuneralservices.com/obituaries/Dustin-Waters/#!/Obituary

    Family/Spouse: Unknown. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 22. Living  Descendancy chart to this point
    2. 23. Living  Descendancy chart to this point
    3. 24. Living  Descendancy chart to this point
    4. 25. Living  Descendancy chart to this point
    5. 26. Living  Descendancy chart to this point

  4. 18.  Living Descendancy chart to this point (10.Living3, 3.Ronald2, 1.Ressie1)

  5. 19.  Living Descendancy chart to this point (10.Living3, 3.Ronald2, 1.Ressie1)

    Family/Spouse: Living. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


  6. 20.  Living Descendancy chart to this point (10.Living3, 3.Ronald2, 1.Ressie1)

    Family/Spouse: Living. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]