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Leon Rexford Waters

Birth	:	25 Mar 1927 Luray, Page County, Virginia, USA
Death	:	5 May 2022 Bridgewater, Rockingham County, Virginia, USA
Burial	:	Beahm’s Chapel Cemetery, Luray, Page County, USA
Coordinate	:	38.6733017, -78.4083023
Description	:	Leon Rexford Waters passed away on May 5, 2022 in Bridgewater, VA at 95 years young and led a wonderful life. He has been a resident of Bridgewater Retirement Community and was a remarkable man known for many things, including: his ability and enjoyment of meeting new people; a no-nonsense kind of guy; always considering the less fortunate; his ability to make people feel at ease; always being on time (early); and most important, his love for his family. He could talk to anyone and was never afraid to start a conversation. Mr.... Read More	Leon Rexford Waters passed away on May 5, 2022 in Bridgewater, VA at 95 years young and led a wonderful life. He has been a resident of Bridgewater Retirement Community and was a remarkable man known for many things, including: his ability and enjoyment of meeting new people; a no-nonsense kind of guy; always considering the less fortunate; his ability to make people feel at ease; always being on time (early); and most important, his love for his family. He could talk to anyone and was never afraid to start a conversation. Mr. Waters was born in Luray, VA on March 25, 1927 to James Ezra and Elmira Shenk Waters and was one of four children. He graduated from Luray High School in 1944, attended Roanoke College, enlisted in the U. S. Army and was honorably discharged in 1946 at Fort Sill, Oklahoma. He began part time work at the Luray Post Office and married Doris Anne Smith in 1948. He soon secured a full-time position with the U. S. Postal Service which led to a distinguished 40-year postal career. He served in a number of roles at the Luray Post Office where he was the postmaster from 1967-71. He and Doris moved several times as his career continued. He served as assistant district manager in Portland ME, Charleston WV, became the Sectional Postmaster in Charlottesville VA, Lancaster PA and he closed out his career as Sectional Postmaster in Richmond VA in 1986. He was recognized numerous times by the Postal Service for distinguished service over his career. Mr. Waters was involved with numerous civic organizations throughout his life. In particular, he provided significant service, support and leadership through his involvement in the United Methodist Church, Boy Scouts of America including; Troop 7, Post 7, Camp Rock Enon and the Shenandoah Area Council. He was recognized for his leadership and service to the BSA and was awarded the Silver Beaver in 1967. He was a member of the American Legion Post #22 for 77 years. He was always a voracious reader. He loved fiction, especially westerns and mysteries and was always willing to read a book to the grandchildren. He enjoyed music and was known to dance when he had the opportunity. He often enjoyed: sweets, especially chocolate covered peanuts, a brisk daily walk, making his family-famous beef stew (which he discovered by reading a cookbook when he did not have another book to read), playing a little golf, enjoying a good bourbon and cheering for the gray horse to win. Mr. Waters is survived by his wife of 73 years, Doris Smith Waters, a daughter Shirley Waters Edillon, two sons Kenneth Craig Waters and Rexford Anson Waters; one son-in-law Guido Edillon; two daughters-in-law Dale Bodell Waters and Cynthia Kornegay Waters; nine grandchildren: Chris Edillon, Terri Edillon, Michael Edillon, Mark Douglas Waters, Lee Page Waters, Kelly Waters Scheider, Heather Waters Hartman, Matthew Rexford Waters and Bradley Anson Waters; and twelve great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by two brothers: J. Conway Waters, C. Edward Waters and one sister Elaine Waters Russell.

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Where is Leon Rexford Waters's memorial?
Leon Rexford Waters's memorial is located at: Beahm’s Chapel Cemetery, Luray, Page County, USA.
When did Leon Rexford Waters death?
Leon Rexford Waters death on 5 May 2022 in Bridgewater, Rockingham County, Virginia, USA
Where are the coordinates of the Leon Rexford Waters's memorial?
Latitude: 38.6733017
Longitude: -78.4083023

Family Members:

Parent

James Ezra Waters

(1891 - 1985)

Elmira Jane Shenk Waters

(1897 - 1994)

Spouse

Doris Anne Smith Waters

(1927 - unknow)

Siblings

Carroll Edward Waters

(1923 - 2014)

Alice Elaine Waters Russell

(1931 - 2018)

Flowers:

Nearby Cemetories:

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Luray, Page County, USA
Coordinate: 38.6593860, -78.4129130

2. Fox Cemetery
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Coordinate: 38.6583860, -78.4025750

3. Klizer - Cliser - Kibler - Shenk Cemetery
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Coordinate: 38.6884610, -78.4035940

4. Fox Cemetery
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Coordinate: 38.6583500, -78.4025500

5. Evergreen Memorial Gardens
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Coordinate: 38.6643982, -78.4419022

6. Burrill-Baker Cemetery
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Coordinate: 38.7009190, -78.4236110

7. Green Hill Cemetery
Luray, Page County, USA
Coordinate: 38.6646996, -78.4552994

8. Flinn Cemetery
Luray, Page County, USA
Coordinate: 38.6645988, -78.4559606

9. Christ Episcopal Church Columbarium
Luray, Page County, USA
Coordinate: 38.6625720, -78.4576330

10. Wheat-Forrer-Kendrick Cemetery
Luray, Page County, USA
Coordinate: 38.6599120, -78.4586560

11. Morning Star Lutheran Church Cemetery
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Coordinate: 38.6424200, -78.3715300

12. Antioch Cemetery
Page County, USA
Coordinate: 38.6408005, -78.4449997

13. Blackford Cemetery
Luray, Page County, USA
Coordinate: 38.6862806, -78.4637377

14. Mount Calvary Cemetery
Page County, USA
Coordinate: 38.6296997, -78.4238968

15. Batman Family Cemetery
Luray, Page County, USA
Coordinate: 38.6791091, -78.3507281

16. Henry Miller Family Cemetery
Page County, USA
Coordinate: 38.6310050, -78.3853230

17. Hershberger Cemetery
Page County, USA
Coordinate: 38.6444300, -78.4548200

18. Old County Cemetery
Luray, Page County, USA
Coordinate: 38.6657982, -78.4685974

19. Hershberger Plantation Cemetery
Stony Man, Page County, USA
Coordinate: 38.6385850, -78.4538640

20. Hillside Cemetery
Luray, Page County, USA
Coordinate: 38.6720410, -78.4768620

21. Shenk Cemetery
Springfield, Page County, USA
Coordinate: 38.7196030, -78.4445960

22. Mauck Cemetery
Springfield, Page County, USA
Coordinate: 38.7188170, -78.4463230

23. Riley Cemetery
Springfield, Page County, USA
Coordinate: 38.7183340, -78.4475580

24. Kendrick Family Cemetery
Luray, Page County, USA
Coordinate: 38.6464050, -78.4692480