Tommy M. Waters, 69, of Muncie, passed away Friday, November 15, 2013 at IU Health Ball Memorial Hospital.

Tommy was born October 5, 1944 in Sterns, Kentucky to the late Goldman and Ethel Waters. Tommy moved to Muncie in 1955 and graduated from Muncie Southside High School in 1963. He worked at Delco Battery as a fork truck driver for 35 years, retiring in 1998. He was a member of the Dead End Kruisers Car Club and enjoyed visiting the Cop Shop, Strawtown, and flea markets. He also enjoyed camping and fishing.

Tommy is survived by his loving wife of 49 years, Nila (Spoonmore) Waters; four children, Lori Schafer (husband Danny) of Albany, Melinda Steinberger (fianc Donald Rohn) of Noblesville, Thomas Waters (fianc Lori Thompson) of Muncie, and Scott Waters (wife Jodi) of Franklin; four sisters, Phyllis Winningham (husband James) of Muncie, Irene Legg (husband Terry) of Peru, Trula Smith (husband Harvey) of Daleville, and Janice Thornbro (husband Bill) of Muncie; four brothers, Dewayne Waters (wife Julie) of Selma, Delon Waters (wife Geneva) of Muncie, Robert Waters (wife June) of Kentucky, and Larry Waters (wife Dedra) of Gaston; eight grandchildren, Robert (wife Cassie), Bryant, Lauren, Kari, Megan, Nira, Raymond, and Javi; and several nieces and nephews.

A funeral service to celebrate Tommy''s life will be held at 11:00 a.m. Tuesday, November 19, 2013 at Garden View Funeral Home, 10501 N. State Road 3, Muncie; with Pastors Larry Watters and Bruce Waters officiating. Burial will follow in Gardens of Memory Cemetery.

Friends and family may gather to share and remember from 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. Monday, November 18, 2013, and also one hour prior to services from 10:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. Monday at Garden View Funeral Home.

Memorial contributions may be given to the American Heart Association, with envelopes provided at the funeral home.