Fernando Jasper Waters Sr.

December 10, 1956 - February 8, 2021

Fernando Jasper Waters, Sr., was born December 10, 1956 to the late Reginald C. and Anna R. Waters in Washington, D.C. Fernando was educated in the District of Columbia public school system, completing Draper Elementary, Hart Junior High and graduating from Ballou Senior High in 1974. “Fer” or “Fernie,” as he was affectionately known, met the love of his life, Constance Vicky Ford and on August 12, 2006, they were united in marriage and together they raised two children Gary and Davina. Before accepting Christ and uniting with The Miracle Center of Faith Missionary Baptist Church in 2005, Fernando served as an Honorable and Faithful Brother of Moorish Science Temple of America and was raised to Grand Sheik of Temple 71 located in Tallahassee, FL, from 1985 through 1987. Fernando was called to the office of Deacon by Bishop Michael Turner and consecrated on September 25, 2016. Fernando was employed with the Prince George’s County Department of the Environment for 15 years currently working at the Missouri Avenue Solid Waste Acceptance & Recycling Center. Fernando J. Waters entered eternal peace on Monday, February 8, 2021, after a brief illness. A Celebration of Life will take place on Saturday, February 20, 2021, viewing 9:00 a.m., and service to begin at 11:00 a.m. at The Miracle Center of Faith Missionary Baptist Church, located, 501 Hampton Park Blvd. Capitol Heights MD 20743. In observance of Maryland Covid-19 Restriction, a Walk-Thru Only viewing will only be permitted. Interment will take place at Harmony Memorial Cemetery, Landover, MD.