Was born October 5, 1940 in Elmira, NY the son of the late Alton E. and Louise (Radcliff) Waters passed away peacefully on Sunday, April 11, 2010 at the Chemung County Nursing Facility at the age of 69. He is survived by his wife, Mary Waters; children, Mike Waters (Dawn Singer), Mark (Katrina) Waters, Mary "Mooch" Waters (Ken Bailey), Wendy Waters (Tim Walker), Audra (Chuck) Green; along with brothers, sisters many friends, several grandchildren, great grandchildren, nieces and nephews. James was a dedicated employee of the Elmira Star Gazette for numerous years. He loved landscaping, planting flowers and passed his hobby down to many family members. His family will be gathering at the Olthof Funeral Home, Inc. 1050 Pennsylvania Ave. Elmira, NY on Friday, April 16, 2010 from 11:00 AM to 1:00 PM with funeral services to follow with Pastor Dustin Hall celebrating Jim's service. Interment will take place in the Forest Lawn Memorial Park with Pastor Hall offering the committal prayers. A 'Candle of Remembrance' may be left for his family in obituaries atwww.olthof.com