Rodney was born June 16, 1942 in Arlington, GA. He enjoyed fishing and playing dominos. He was preceded in death by his mother, Eddie M. Henry; father, Willie Waters; brothers, Charlie Waters, Willie James, Samie Waters and Jack Waters; brothers-in-law, Cornelius Northern, Frank Jones and James Allen; aunts, Josie Redden, Johnnie Whitehead and Rosa. He leaves to cherish fond and loving memories with his wife, Mamie Waters; sisters, Annie Doris Jones and Annie Laura Northern; godchildren, Dwana Williams, Isy Williams, Carla Williams, Tyrone Simms and Michael Simms; brothers-in-law, Minister Kenneth Davis and Dionne, Bainbridge, GA, George Williams Mare of Madison, FL; sisters-in-law; Annie Adams, Perry, FL, Missionary Sheila Fudge (Rev. Johnny Fudge) of Deltona, FL, Missionary Bessie Hunter (Rev. Melvin Hunter) of Sanford, FL, Linda Robinson and James Robinson of Madison, FL; devoted nieces, Shantae Waters Moore (Robert Moore), Shirley Bogans, Mariea Guest, Jackie and Vanessa of Atlanta, GA; great-grand nieces and nephews, Jaciah, Monique, Nikiera, Nikky, Trin, Marqery, Lil Eric, Trin, Shontell, Richard, Devin, Marjie, Tiffany, Charlotte, Meridtha, Johnny, Jr., Lamont, Dego, Melvin, Joe, Crystal, Shawn, Big Aaron, Belinda Courtney and Dutches of Atlanta, GA; nephews, Melvin, Joe, and Bud; devoted cousins, Randall C (Janice), Juanita Bailey of Albany, GA., Fred Lee (Lois) and Edward of Jacksonville, FL; friends, Tommy Calhoun, Dexter Allen, Nathaniel Washington, Eddie Verette, Roland and Bennie and a host of other nieces, nephews, uncles, relatives and friends.