Arthur Roosevelt Waters

Obituary Family, music, and tradition were woven throughout Arthur’s life. He loved Arthur Roosevelt Waters, 63, of Princess Anne, Maryland, listening to his mother sing and had a lifelong love of Elvis Presley. His love passed away surrounded by those who loved him. of baseball began in childhood, and he later passed that love down to his Born in Salisbury, Maryland, Arthur graduated from daughters, enjoying teaching them how to play softball. Bennett High School in 1980. He grew up in the church as a member of St. James Methodist Church in Quantico, Maryland, and carried Arthur was preceded in death by his parents, Shirley Poole and Arthur his love of God throughout his life. Waters; his step-parents, Randall Poole and Betty Waters; his paternal grandparents, Mable “Nana” Waters and Isaiah “Pepe” Waters; his maternal From an early age, Arthur had a natural curiosity for how things worked and a grandparents, Pauline Jones and Arthur “Popeye” Jones; and his beloved love for being outdoors. He became a talented mechanic and spent much of his dogs who passed along the way, Midnight, Augie, Buddy, Miss Irene, and Flo life fixing things and working with his hands. Most will remember him by his Mo. familiar blue mechanic jumpsuit, but those who really knew him will never forget his off-hours uniform: a baseball cap and a Hawaiian shirt, which he’d He leaves to cherish his memory his daughters, Tierney Waters and swap out for a flannel in the cold. And, of course, we can’t forget his signature Elizabeth Waters; his bonus daughter, Essence Allsbrook; his grandchildren, rat-tail, which he held onto for longer than he probably should have. Luna Sawyer and Alia Alexander; his siblings, Venson “Donnie” Waters, Randall “Buck” Poole Jr., and Rhonda Poole-Thornton ; his aunts and Arthur had a lifelong passion for American classic muscle cars, a love he uncles, Peggy Tunstall, Arthur Jones, Lorenzo Jones, and Donald Jones; his shared with his father, Arthur Waters. He especially admired ‘80s Pontiac nieces and nephews, Donta Waters, Jesse Waters, Shirdon Smith, and Elias Trans Ams and 1957 Chevrolets. His favorite car was his 1967 Chevelle Poole; his cousin who was like a brother, Derrick Jones Sr.; and his beloved Super Sport, a blue car with a black vinyl top that he proudly drove to school. dog, Lady. He will also be remembered by many extended family members, He had a deep appreciation for anything that went fast, from cars and friends, and loved ones. motorcycles to boats, and he loved watching the old car shows whenever they rolled into town. May you drive into the sunset in style—with the roof down, the wind Arthur spent much of his childhood in Quantico with his grandparents, Nana in your hair, and Elvis playing at full volume. and Pepe. He loved watching Nana cook and bonding with Pepe over their shared love of driving trucks. He also spent many cherished days in Chance, enjoying his grandmother Pauline’s cooking—especially her peach cobbler— and fishing and crabbing with his grandfather, Popeye.

Arthur Roosevelt Waters

September 14, 1962 - July 31, 2026