George K. (Bud) Waters

George K. Waters (Bud), 82, of Blount County, passed away September 12th, after a brief illness. Bud loved spending time with his family and working outdoors. He graduated from Maryville High School and began work at ALCOA (Aluminum Company of America) in the North Ingot Plant as a Shift Supervisor, retiring in 1994. George (as they know him) earned the respect of many hourly and salaried employees who worked with him. He went on to help his son at Cove Mtn. Lawn and Landscaping.

He is survived by his wife of 62 years, Jeane Waters; Children, Paula Waters Price, Brian Waters, and wife Nicole; Grandchildren, Matthew Kyle, Mackenzie Lamon and husband, Chad, Macy Waters and Reid Waters; Great Grandchildren, Landen Kyle, Sloane and Graham Lamon; Brother, Robert F. Samples, and wife, Diana. Preceded in death by daughter, Annette Waters Hutton and brother, W.D. Samples.

Visitation will be at McCammon-Ammons-Click Funeral Home, Maryville on Friday, September 16th from 5:30pm-7:00pm with Memorial Service to follow. Graveside Service with family and friends will be held at Grandview Cemetery, Saturday, September 17th at 1:00pm.