Fredrick “Freddy” Joe Waters was born July 1, 1954, in Knoxville, Tennessee, to the late James K. and Helen H. Waters. He entered the arms of his Lord and Savior on Saturday, October 1, 2022, after a lengthy battle with Sarcoma.

Fredrick was employed by AT&T and retired after 45 years of service. He was preceded in death by his brothers Maurice and James Waters, Jr. He leaves to cherish his love and memories: devoted wife of 38 years, Marquetta Waters; devoted children, Fredrick Isaiah Waters (San Diego, CA) and Shantel Patrice (Trailon) Johnson (Birmingham, AL); loving mother, Helen Waters; brothers, Anthony Waters, Melvin (Michelle) Waters, and Woodrow (Viola) Wilson; sister, Kimberly Bailey; brother-in-law, Emanuel (Anita) Martin III; sisters-in-law, Melodie (Paul) Daniels and Jacqueline Waters; uncles, James and William Winston; devoted friends, Ron Dave, Greg Stewart, Clayton Martin, Jacques Prysork, Billy Ray Cox and Sam; a host of aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends.

A special thank you to the Vanderbilt Ingram Cancer Center, Dr. Elizabeth Davis, Dr. Lori Staudenmaier, and the Hope Lodge. Family will receive friends 11:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m., Saturday, October 8, 2022, at New Hope Missionary Baptist Church, 2504 Cecil Avenue, Knoxville, TN, with funeral service to follow; Elder Joe B. Maddox, Pastor, Presiding, Rev. Trailon Johnson, Eulogist. Entombment Sherwood Memorial Gardens.

Services to conclude with a dove release.

Unity Mortuary is honored to serve this family