Harry T. Waters I, 75 of Springfield died at 2:09 pm, Wednesday, April 16, 2025, at HSHS St. John’s Hospital. He was born May 29, 1949, in Springfield, to Ernest William and Mary Louise (Lomprez) Waters.

Survivors include one son Harry T. (Sara) Waters II of Greenview; two grandchildren, Zander and Zoe Waters; one sister, Juanita (Mikel) Peterson-Duknoski of Springfield; sister-in-law, Mar Waters of Taylorville; brother-in-law, Tom Marsh of Springfield and several nieces, nephews and cousins, including Judy Johnson of Springfield.

He was preceded in death by his parents; three brothers, Daniel, Terry and Dave; one sister Marilyn Marsh and cousin, Jack Johnson, Sr.

Harry was a US Army Veteran. He worked in the warehouse of Jostens Corporation and was employed in maintenance at St. John’s Hospital.

He loved hunting and fishing and enjoyed camping and being on the river.

Graveside Service: 1:00 pm, Monday, April 21, 2025, at Camp Butler National Cemetery where military honors will be conducted.

Memorial contributions may be made to Meals on Wheels or the DAV.

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