James Michael Waters Jr

Mr. James Michael Waters, Jr., age 72, of Jonesborough, passed away on Friday, August 14,
2026, at the James H. Quillen VA Medical Center.
James was born in Fort Dix, New Jersey, to James Michael and Teresa Swaninger Waters, Sr.
James retired from the United States Postal Service in 2014, initially working as a Letter Carrier
and culminating his Postal career as a Building Equipment Mechanic.
James proudly served his country in the United States Army. His recognitions include Expert
Badge Rifle M-16, Good Conduct Medal, Sharpshooter Badge and Grenade.
Survivors include his fiancé Maria Padilla, daughter, Meghann English, sisters Kathleen Reed
(Bill), and Christine Wills (Grady), nieces and nephews Colleen Reed, Bill Reed Jr., Sarah
Caudill and Brian Kane. He had many special friends, including Curtis Saulsbury, Mike Gola,
and fishing buddy Bob Boisvert. He enjoyed traveling to Maine to visit Bob and had fond fishing
adventures.
James had wonderful neighbors, Joe and Mary, Art and Trish, Bill and Marge, Tim and Pam,
Tim and Mary, and many more. He enjoyed spending Wednesday Lunch gatherings with the
Men’s Group, having great conversations with Tim, Bill, Bob, Dave, Frank, Joe and all members.
James was a devoted Dallas Cowboys fan; a passion shared with younger sister Kathleen for
many years. They would talk before and after Cowboys’ games and the greeting would always
be “How about them Cowboys”!
Memorial service will be Wednesday August 26, 2026, at 6:00 PM at New Hope Brethren
Church, 352 New Hope Road, Jonesborough, TN with Pastor John H. Moore officiating. The
family will receive family and friends from 5:00 to 6:00 PM, prior to the service. A meal will be
served after the service, and everyone is welcome.

Jonesborough Funeral Home & Cremation Services 423-722-8888