Christian DeAndre Waters

Saturday, September 13, 2025 | 12:00 Noon 5843 Redan Road | Lithonia, Georgia 30058

Christian accepted Christ as a child and was baptized at Glen Haven United Methodist Church in Atlanta. Chris Waters had a deep love for football. He grew up playing park ball for the Central Dekalb Jaguars. He later attended Redan Middle and Redan High School, graduating with the Class of 2021. While at Redan, Chris was a proud member of the football team, where he played multiple positions including quarterback, cornerback, linebacker, and safety. He was also an avid fan of the Atlanta Falcons, always cheering on his hometown team. Christian accepted Christ as a child and was baptized at Glen Haven United Methodist Church in Atlanta.

Chris leaves behind his loving family: his mother, Nikeia (Gary Ridley) Waters; Step Father, Marcus Barnes; grandmother, Gwendolyn Waters and Yvonne Smith; sisters, Ca’Myah (Michael) Daise, Tania Sebastian, and Amiya Burnett-Sebastian; brothers, Treshawn Reynolds, Michael (Kei) Waters, Lameiko Williams, and Kendrick Waters; uncle, Jackie Waters; great-aunt, Carolyn Waters; Aunt Bradlei Smith; cousin, Danielle (Deon) Heliton; girlfriend, Imani Ross; and his unborn son, Christian Sebastian, Jr. He will be remembered for his love of the game, his bright spirit, and the joy he brought to all who knew him.

Rev. Dr. Anika A. Jones, Officiant Musical Prelude “The Storm is Over”, Kirk Franklin and God’s Property Processional Welcome Rev. Anika A. Jones Scripture Readings Old Testament | Isaiah 40:28-31 | Yvonne Smith New Testament | Luke 7:11-17 | Kendrick Waters Prayer of Comfort Bradlei Smith Musical Selection “See You Again”, Wiz Khalifa ft. Charlie Reflections Danielle Heilton, Family Member Frank Elhmadi, Childhood Friend Kenya Tobias, Family Friend Tribute by Imani Ross Read by Michael Waters Musical Selection “I Smile”, Kirk Franklin Words of Comfort Rev. Anika A. Jones Acknowledgements Ca’Myah Daise Willie A. Watkins Staff Benediction Recessional

We little knew that day, God was going to call your name.

In life we loved you dearly, In death, we do the same.

It broke our hearts to lose you.

You did not go alone.

For part of us went with you, The day God called you home.

You left us beautiful memories, Your love is still our guide.

And although we cannot see you, You are always at our side.

Our family chain is broken, And nothing seems the same, But as God calls us one by one, The chain will link again.

Ron Tranmer

Willie A. Watkins Special Event Center

The family wishes to extend their heartfelt appreciation for your kind expressions of love, words of encouragement, thoughtfulness, services rendered beyond the call of duty and the joy you’ve shown to enlighten our hearts during this time of bereavement.

Historic West End Chapel 1003 Ralph David Abernathy Boulevard Atlanta, Georgia 30310 404-758-1731 www.williewatkins.com The K Effect, Print & Design, 678-732-5937