Richard L. “Skeeter” Waters

Tuesday, July 14, 2020

Richard L. “Skeeter” Waters departed this life Sunday, July 12, 2020, at the family residence in Trumann at the age of 85 years, 4 months and 2 days. He was born Sunday, March 10, 1935, in Trumann and has been a lifetime resident there. He was a retired truck driver for Coca Cola and of the Baptist faith. He was preceded in death by one sister, Edith Dycus; two brothers, Ray Waters, an infant brother; and his parents, Samuel and Nannie Polk Waters.

He is survived by his wife, Nina Henderson Waters of the home; one son, Fred Waters of Ward; one daughter, Betty Richardson of Trumann; four grandchildren, Jason Waters, Jimmy Knight, Cassie Richardson, Jonathan Richardson; four great-grandchildren; and two great-great-grandchildren.

Graveside services were July 14 in Oaklawn Cemetery in Jonesboro with Reverend Harold McMinkle officiating. Because of COVID-19 regulations, social distancing was followed.

An online register book can be signed at www.thompsonfuneralhome.net.