No public services are planned for Marion Waters, 76, Lawrence, who passed away at his home Monday, September 28, 2020. A private inurnment will take place at Leavenworth National Cemetery.
Marion served in the United States Army.
Mr. Waters was a painter. He enjoyed basketball, softball, working out, and was a former Golden Gloves boxer.
I was Marian’ company commander while in Vietnam. I chose him to be my jeep driver because of his easy and likable disposition. In the military normally officers and enlisted men don’t become friends but that was not the case with Nook (his nickname for us as the Vietnamese word for water was Nook) and me. We did become friends and followed up with visits after we got out of the military, him coming up to Minnesota and me going down to Lawrence. I have 7 children, 3 biological and 4 adopted African American boys who called him, “Uncle Nook.”
He never talked about the success he had in sports and I never realized it until I went to his apartment once with my kids and saw all the incredible trophies including his MVP trophy’s, championship trophies etc. He was quite a guy.
Marion was a soft spoken likeable guy. Worked at Sunflower Army Ammo Plant around Marion for 15 years. But got to know Marion on the softball field. How he played softball for all those years on those knees I’ll never know. A great competitor & a lover of life! Much respect from the Eudora Wings. We’ll miss you.
What a great friend. He will be missed.
It was an honor to have been around an iconic man who knew how to be friends with anyone. I was blessed to have been your teammate. I never had to worry about throwing the ball to 1st base, you always made me look good. You taught me how to relax at the plate, and always took time to talk with me about things that mattered. I love you, Marion. Rest In Peace brother.
Marion Waters was the kind of teammate everyone wants to have. We will remember him with affection and admiration.
Many great memories of playing basketball & softball with Marion; and he always had a warm greeting whenever you ran into him. Marion was still working out at the Community Building before Covid hit. One of the all-time greats from Lawrence.
A true Lawrence Legend on and off the field. Honored to have played softball with Marion , but the bigger honor was having you as a great friend. You loved your BBQ, beers and M&M’s, hope to share with you again someday. Rest in Peace my friend
To a Legend in his own right. I grew up watching Marion playing basketball and softball. Never saw a person with such an easy swing with power. You will surely be missed. Rest In Peace my friend
From Dave McClain – Softball Will miss that pleasant easy disposition and joy of life that Marion possessed. Have a Coors Light for me also!
Sorry to hear the passing of a friend Marion Waters . MAY YOU REST IN PEACE. GOD BLESS
Marion painted my house about twenty years ago. He was a truly nice guy. I understand he had quite a great football career at LHS.
My thoughts and prayers and memories are with you my friend
Wow I’m so sad a good friend and a great person you are a
Legend Rest In Peace
Baby Brother,
You are truly missed!
So sorry to hear the news of Marion’s passing.
I worked with Marion at the Sunflower Army Ammunition
Plant. He was always smiling and friendly to everyone. He
will be missed.
I have always considered you one of the Lawrence Legends, so many great memories, rest in peace old friend, you are and will be missed.
Marion and I worked together at The Sunflower Army Ammunition’s Plant back in the 1980’s. Marion was a truly nice man and I’m sure he’ll be missed by family & friends.
Marion, rest in peace. I will miss seeing such a true Lawrence friend.
It was a privilege to play softball on teams with you and playing against you as well. Lots of great memories. Enjoy your Coors beer. R.I.P. old friend…
So sorry to hear this news. Marion, you and your wonderful smile will be missed. I feel privileged to have competed with and against you. All I can say is I feel sorry for whoever plays first base when you get your first softball at bat in Heaven. RIP my friend.
To those who loved Marion like myself he will be missed. He loved kids and those kids who knew him know that. I thank him for taking my softball team over the hump to being better. Next you have a beer don’t forget the M n’ Ms.