Kenneth Wilson Waters, age 78, of Quincy, FL passed away Saturday, July 21, 2018, at Select Specialty Hospital in Tallahassee, FL surrounded by family following a brief illness.

A celebration of life was held on Friday, July 27, 2018, in the chapel of Harry T. Reid Funeral Home in Jasper, FL.

Kenneth was a native of Hamilton County, FL born on November 18, 1939, to the late Woodrow Wilson Waters and Lillie Mae Langford Waters. He grew up with eight brothers and sisters. Kenneth served in the U.S. Army in Korea and was retired from the State of Florida. Following his retirement, he loved nothing more than spending time with family at home on Lake Talquin or at the farm in Hamilton County.

Kenneth was a devoted and loving husband, father, grandfather, and brother. He was known for his strong work ethic and honesty. He was an avid reader, chess player, and jokester and was blessed with being a colorful storyteller. Kenneth was preceded in death by his parents and three of his brothers, Charles, Gary and Shelly Waters.

Survivors include his loving wife, Barbara Ann Schmidt Waters; two daughters, Gina Waters Hartfield (Rick) and Kimberly Waters Alvarez (Miguel); two stepchildren, Lee Jones (Lori), Margo Jones Sumner (Archie); three brothers, Donald, Robert and Dale Waters; two sisters, Sharon Waters Wilson and Sherry Waters; eight grandchildren, and one great grandchild "on the way."

In lieu of flowers, please remember the patients of Shriners Hospitals for Children, 2900 N. Rocky Point Dr., Tampa, FL 33607.