James Waters, age 71, of Lake Wales, FL, died Tuesday, February 8, 2022 at home.

He is survived by his wife: Judy L. Waters; one daughter: Tuyla Waters, Lake Wales, FL; three sons: Brian Waters, Lakeland, FL, Calvin (Tynesha) Waters, Hiram, GA, Eric (Teresa) Waters, Altamonte Springs, FL; siblings, Dorothy Milton, St. Petersburg, FL, Alfreda Bashir, Pinellas Park, FL, Gloria Waters, Daytona Beach, FL, Arlene Waters, Warner Robins, GA, Elijah (Lynn) Waters, Cordele, GA, Isaiah (Shawanda) Waters, Leesburg, GA, Pommic (Thonda) Taylor, Millington, TN, William (Barbara) Waters, Albany, GA, Loretta (Jimmy) Hooks, Albany, GA, Anthony (Katrena) Waters, Albany, GA, Lottie (Rahmel) Watson, Albany, GA; one Aunt: Velma Tuff, Jacksonville, FL; eight Grand Children; and a host of loving nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends.

Visitation will take place at Gause Funeral Home, 625 S. Holland Parkway, Bartow, FL from 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM, on Thursday, February 17, 2022.

Interment will be at Mt. Pleasant Baptist Church Cemetery, Leesburg, GA. Poteat Wakefield Funeral Directors, 435 Dunbar Lane, Albany GA. 31701. Phone Number 229-436-3615.