David O. "Rerun" Waters, Sr.

David Oconel "Rerun" Waters, Sr. 73, of Sedalia, formerly of Kansas City, MO, passed away Sunday, February 11, 2024 at the Harry S. Truman Memorial Veterans Hospital in Columbia, MO. 

He was born August 31, 1950 in Kansas City, MO, a son of James "Fuzzy" and Bernice (Dixon) Waters.  On August 29, 1970 in Sedalia, MO he married Ada Lorraine Gravitt who survives of the home.  

David honorably served in the United States Army.  He worked 30 years for Ford Motor Company in Claycomo, MO, and he was a member of the Kingdom Hall of Jehovah's Witnesses for over 50 years.  One of the things David enjoyed doing was watching Western movies and being involved in the ministry.   

Survivors include his wife Ada of 53 years; three sons, Marcus Waters of Kansas City, MO, David O. Waters, Jr. of Sedalia, MO, Delon Gravitt (Gina) of Kansas City, MO; two siblings, Roderick Waters (Charlotte) of Belton, MO, Renee Criss (Wayne) of Raytown, MO, several grandchildren; six great-grandchildren; mother-in-law, Rosa Gravitt of Sedalia, MO, and many nieces and nephews. 

In addition to both of his parents he was preceded in death by two siblings, Gregory Waters and Stephanie Harrison.  

Memorial services will be held at 1:00 p.m. Saturday, March 2, 2024, at the Kingdom Hall of Jehovah's Witnesses, 2810 E. Broadway in Sedalia. Inurnment will be in the Missouri State Veterans Cemetery in Higginsville.  

Arrangements are in the care of Heckart Funeral Home in Sedalia.