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Robert D. Waters

July 20, 1934 – March 20, 2020

Robert D. Waters
Robert D. Waters, 85, of Sun City Center, Fla., passed away at Hospice House in Sun City Center on March 20, 2020, due to complications from a fall. He was born July 20, 1934, in Bristol, Penn., the son of Francis Daniel Waters and Lillian Fischer Waters. Bob graduated with honors from Mount St. Mary’s University in Emmitsburg, Md.; he served with the U.S. Air force as a senior master sergeant from 1954 to 1975 and worked as a government contractor.

Bob married the love of his life, Terry Waters, in 1956—they were married for 64 years. He was both secretary and president of the Lions Club in Sterling, Va., and was an active volunteer in the Sun City Center community. Some of Bob’s hobbies included boating, fishing, gardening, reading and dancing the night away with his wife.

Surviving, in addition to his wife, Terry Waters, is his sister, Beverly D’Ambrosio of Bristol, Penn.; daughters: Lillian Waters of Middelburg, Va.; Peggy Waters of Potomac Falls, Va.; Debra Lucero of Ruskin, Fla.; and step-son Joe Lucero of Albuquerque, N.M.; eight grandchildren and six great-grandchildren.

A military service of honor will be held at Sarasota National Cemetery, date to-be-determined.