Kennith L. Watters

July 18, 1952 - December 12, 2020

Dateline: Alton, IL Kennith L. Watters, 68, of Alton, IL passed away on Saturday, December 12, 2020 at 2:52 pm at Alton Memorial Hospital. He was born on July 18, 1952, a son of Lester and Sylvia (Knoche) Watters. Kennith owned and operated Watters Works and Restorations in Alton, IL. He was an avid deer hunter and enjoyed restoring and working on classic cars with his sons. He is survived by his sons, Eric Watters (Jennifer J.) of Wood River, IL, Samuel Watters (Daniela) of Bethalto, IL, Timothy Watters (Kelsey) of Staunton, IL, and Jacob Watters (significant other, Lauren) of Alton, IL; five grandchildren, Jessica Howard (Brandon), Aaron Watters (Stephanie), Deanna Waters, Jaidyn Wallace, and Juliette Davies, and Jordan Wallace; four great grandchildren, Josie Howard, Ember Watters, Dawson Howard, and Drake Watters; his mother, Sylvia Watters, and two sisters and five brothers. Kennith was preceded in death by his father; wife, Linda; ex-wife, Paula Watters; and a brother, William “Bill” Watters. Per his wishes cremation rites will be accorded by Elias Kallal and Schaaf Funeral Home in Bethalto, IL. A memorial service will take place at a later date. Memorials can be made to Team Watters Sonar Search and Recovery, http://teamwatterssonar.com Since his hospitalization and passing, there is probably a manager at Lowes looking over sales figures wondering, “What the Hell Happened!”