Mr. Billy Albert Waters Sr.

Billy Albert Waters was born August 27, 1949, to Walter Lee Waters and Carrie Mae (Carter) Waters in Gilmer, Texas. He accepted Christ as his Lord and Savior at an early age. Billy was a beloved husband, father, son, brother, uncle, cousin, and friend. He entered his heavenly home on October 4, 2024.

After graduating from Bruce High School in Gilmer, Texas he attended Prairie View A&M University, Prairie View, Texas where he received a bachelor’s degree in education. He began a dedicated career teaching at Livingston Middle School in Livingston, Texas. After beginning his career in teaching, he met and married his cherished companion, Sue Ellen (Searles) Waters. To this union two children were born,

La Cresia Darnell Waters and Billy Albert Waters Jr.

After thirty-eight years of teaching, Billy retired in 2007. He had a passion for education and music. He loved to sing and be a part of the male chorus at church. Billy was ordained as a Deacon on February 20, 1998, at St Miles Missionary Baptist Church, Ames, Texas by Rev. Roland Garner.

Billy is preceded in death by his father, Walter Lee Waters. He leaves to cherish his memory his mother, Carrie Mae Waters of Richmond, Texas; his wife, Sue Ellen of 50 years; daughter, La Cresia Darnell (Chris) Harris of Porter, Texas; son, Billy Albert (Elisha) Waters Jr. of Katy, Texas; sister, Mae Lee Waters of Humble, Texas; brother, Willie Lee (Margaret) Waters of Richmond, Texas, and a host of nieces, nephews and friends.