Calvin Joe Waters

Memorial services for Calvin Joe Waters, age 61, of Ladonia, will be conducted at 2:00 p.m., Tuesday, November 20, 2012, at Commerce Funeral Home Chapel, with Rev. Sam Bush officiating. Visitation will be from 5:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m., Monday, November 19, 2012 at Commerce Funeral Home. Mr. Waters peacefully passed away at his residence with loving family by his side, Thursday, November 15, 2012. Mr. Waters was born May 19, 1951 in Dallas, TX, the son of Kenneth R. Waters, and Ola Mae Roberts. Calvin was a proud and retired veteran after serving 3 consecutive years with the United States Army. While serving, he was awarded with a National Defense Medal, Vietnam Service Medal with Bronze Service Star, Republic of Vietnam Campaign Medal, Good Conduct Medal, a Sharpshooter, and was proudly awarded a Purple Heart. He enjoyed being an artist and took strong pride in his Baptist faith. He is survived by his sons, Michael Joseph Waters and wife, Melissa, of Ladonia, TX, Julian Jarrell Waters of Arlington, TX, daughters, Crystal Cassandra Waters of Arlington, TX, Hollie  Anne Wilburn-Rex, of Commerce, TX, brothers, Kenny Waters and wife Renee of Austin, TX, Danny Waters and wife Dusky, of Austin, TX, Robert Waters and wife Tammy, of Houston, TX, sisters, Brenda Briseno and husband Fidel, of Richardson, TX, Donna Waters of Houston, TX, Debbie Van and husband Mike, of New Caney, TX, He is also survived by his grandchildren, Malachi Dwayne Waters-Webster, Brenden Michael Waters, and D.J. Bradford, and  numerous nieces and nephews. He is preceded in death by his parents. Calvin was loved by his family and will be greatly missed by many. Arrangements are under the direction of Commerce Funeral Home and Cremation Service.