Russell Watters

May 19, 1959 — October 10, 2025

Russell Burdette Watters, Sr., 66, of Rockford, passed away on Friday, October 10, 2025, at UW Swedish American Hospital. He was born on May 19, 1959, in Rockford; the son of William and Irla (Trenholm) Watters, Sr. Russell attended Jefferson High School and worked as a finisher at Amerock. He loved playing dice and cards. He shot pool and was a hustler, he could make a dollar from 15 cents. Russell was a social person and was the life of the party. He had a great sense of humor and was a very generous person. He enjoyed bowling and riding motorcycles when he was younger. He made the trip to Sturgis a few times.

Russell is survived by his children Russell Burdette Watters, Jr., Brandy A. Watters, and Greydon Freer; grandchildren Layla and Lydia Watters, Zanay Williams, and Eric Fletcher, Jr.; siblings Coco (Michael) Musso, Harold, Keith, and Shaun Watters; several nieces, nephews, and cousins; and the mother of his children Kristy Watters. He is predeceased by his parents and brother William Watters, Jr.

A Celebration of Life will be from Noon to 3 pm, Sunday, November 9, 2025, at the Fraternal Order of Eagles, 3829 11 ^th St. Rockford, IL 61109. Stateline Cremations is assisting the family, 6204 Forest Hills Rd., Loves Park, IL 61111. www.statelinecremations.com

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