Alexander Alonzo “Mick” Waters, Jr, eighty-eight affectional known as “Mick, Big
Mick or Fruit Boy” of Snow Hill, Maryland transitioned peacefully on Wednesday,
March 26,2025 at his residence. Born June 1, 1936, in Girdletree (Box Iron) Maryland, the only son of the late Alexander Alonzo and Flonie Isabel (Parker) Waters.
Big Mick was united in holy matrimony to the late Delores “Dusty” Harmon Waters on May 28, 1958. From this union, they were blessed with five children: Beverly, Lynnette, LaWanda (Jeanne), Alexander (Lil Mick) III and Barry. They also raised four grandchildren: Tyrone, Jonika, Jeffrey and Rakim. Big Mick and Dusty shared 60 years of marriage upon Dusty passing June 6, 2018.
Big Mick received his education in the Worcester County Public Schools. He began working at an early age doing various jobs where eventually he became a long-distance truck driver for more than 30 years. He drove for Buddy Boy Processing Plant, Perdue Farms, Inc. (Where he gained his CB handle “Fruit Boy”) and Frank Jones Lumber Company. He later became employed with the Worcester County Government Public Works Department from which he retired in 2009. Retirement life became too “Boring,” for a man of his caliber so he went to work for Todd Burbage maintaining his farm at Public Landing. He finally hung up his work gear in 2021, however he continued to find projects at his home and yard, other people’s yards but mostly riding through town in his John Deere Tractor. He keep himself busy until his health began to fail in 2024.
Big Mick’s Christian Journey began at an early age at St. Matthew’s (Box Iron) United Methodist Church in Girdletree, Maryland. He later joined his wife and became a member at Ebenezer United Methodist Church Snow Hill, Maryland where he served on the Trustee Board and was known as “The Bodyguard” for Pastor Markel Thomas. He was an active member of the past Grand United Order of Odd Fellows of Maryland St. John’s Lodge No. 3680 in Snow Hill, Maryland.
Big Mick was an outdoors man always tinkering around the yard and during the winter months he and his boys spent Saturday mornings cutting wood. Anybody that visited the Waters household knew about that wood stove that was always on
“BLAST.” That stove put out so much heat that it would melt the candles that Dusty had hanging on the wall in her candle holders. His children and grandchildren wore shorts and tee shirts all year long while in the house. One grandchild even stated that “All we need is some barbecue sauce and we’re done.” Big Mick loved his children and grandchildren unconditionally and the feeling was mutual. He and Dusty not only provided a loving home for them but also were able to assist with putting three grandchildren through college for which they were immensely proud.
Big Mick was preceded in death by his wife Delores “Dusty” Waters; a daughter Lynnette Waters-Pumphrey; two grandsons, Tyrone and Rakim Waters; his parents Alexander and Flonie Waters, six sisters: Gladys, Nancy, Frances, Louise, Elsie and Lola; a nephew/brother Wilmer “June” Ames with whom he was raised and who gave him the nickname “Mickey”.
Big Mick leaves to cherish fond memories with two daughters, Beverly Mason and LaWanda “Jeanne” (Orlando) Blake, two sons Barry Waters and Alexander “Lil Mick” Waters, III, seven grandchildren; Jonika (Eric) McKeithan, Jeffrey (Nicole) Taylor, Heather Taylor, Byron (Dollie) Mason, Jonathan (Alysse) Savage, Otis Waters, DeAndre Demby and Bethany (Jacob) Howlin; ten great-grandchildren, one great-great grandchild; nieces Shirley Bratten, Betty Broughton and Brenda Watson; adopted niece Denise Winder-Long; mother-in-law Marie Foreman; sister-in-law Ruth Jones and a host of other relative’s to include great nieces, great nephews, cousins and friends.
Big Mick also leaves a very special cousin/brother Randolph “June” Waters; good friends Elsie Robinson, Randolph “Dr. Love” Milbourne, Cecil Simms, George Dix, Todd Burbage, Ray & Katie Timmons, Wayne and Ruth Young, Norman Taylor and Brian Riley; his riding partners Woodrow and Gloria Shockley; his Ebenezer UMC Charge Church Family and his loving caretakers, Peggy (Peeping Tom) Pruitt, Tonita (My Girl) Waters and Cheryl Johnson.
A funeral service will be held 12:00 PM Saturday, April 5, 2025, at Ebenezer United Methodist Church, 107 S. Collins St., Snow Hil with a viewing two-hours prior.
Interment will be at Ebenezer United Methodist Church Cemetery in Snow Hill.
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To my family I’m so sorry for our loss I’m sending prayers for your strength and comfort at this difficult time love you all🙏🏾A special shout out to Jeannie just hold on to God’s unchanging hand I know you and your dad had a unchanging bond RIP cousin Mick💐🕊️🕊️
To Beverly Mason and the Waters family:
Hold on, be strong for the great day is coming when we shall all meet again in Glory Land. Hold on to your memories until the day comes to see Mick again. Rejoice and be glad he has won victory. God makes no mistakes. He is the creator and the finisher. So sorry for your loss.
Condolences
To my Waters Cousins… I’m so very sorry for your loss… Cousin Mick was a very special man to all who knew him and he will be sorely missed… To my cousin and classmate Barry… We the graduating class of 1988 of SHHS are praying for you and your family in this time of bereament…🙏🏾🙏🏾🕊️🕊️
To the Waters Family
My Sincere Condolences to each of you during this time of bereavement. I pray God gives you each the strength to get thru the days ahead. Hold on to the fond memories you have of your love. God will take care of each of you. Mr. Mick was a good friend of my father, the Late Harris Purnell, Sr. and I know the excitement they must be having being together in Heaven. I’ll never forget Mr. Mick. 🙏🏽 Jeannie, you have been a devoted and dedicated daughter. May your moments together always be a reminder that you did all you could of done and more. God Bless you.
Condolences 🙏 to the family. I worked with Mickey (Gloria) for a number of years at Worcester County. I nicknamed him “Mick Mick” and called him that to this day. I loved to hear him shift the gears on the truck. He always kept me laughing and was very generous. If you needed anything, i.e. money ,food or even a place to stay..he was willing. I have known Mickey (Woodrow) my entire life. Whenever he seen me…I was always greeted with a smile. He became our “Road Dog” in his latter years. Traveling to Church Programs and sometimes to Captain George’s. For years I thought that his name was Mickey and my Mother said…His name is Alexander. Same thing with Dusty…and Mom said no…It is Delores.
So rest in peace Mick Mick…We love you and will miss you.
SLEEP IN PEACE TO MY GREAT GRANDFATHER, POP POP MICK. so glad i got to see you one last time. regardless of it all, i still have great childhood memories spending time with you and MY MOM MOM DUSTY 💕 thank you for raising MY DADDY- TYRONE WATERS & now you’ll be laid to rest next to him and mom mom. 🤞🏾
Daddy,
We know that you are enjoying your New Heavenly Home!!! We are so excited for you and we can only imagine that the view is Absolutely Beautiful!!! Rest Easy and Sleep Well!!! Love You Forever and For Always!!!
Your Baby Girl, Jeanne ❤& Your Baby Boy, Barry❤
May God comfort and keep the family 🙏🏽
Rejoice in the Lord always
Peace and Love 💝
Family,
In this difficult time, please know our thoughts and prayers are with you all.🙏🙏🙏
Esther, Terri, Joey & Sylvan.
Well done thou good and faithful servant, welcome to the place where you belong. You have run the race and now you’re home. On behalf of Pop Mick’s extended family, that he acquired in 2001, Ingrid, Janelle, Jay and the late James Parker of Hurlock, MD, we send our heartfelt sympathy. Thank you Pop Mick and mom mom Dusty for extending that additional tree branch to our family. Your contagious smile will be embedded in our minds forever.
To my sister/friend Jeanne and family.I can only imagine the hurt and sadness of the loss of your father. I’ve been around you long enough and witness first hand just how strong you are. The love you have for him is unmeasureable. My prayer is that God will strengthen you all in this time of sorrow. He fought his fight while keeping his faith his spirit is now at rest in a much better place. Love and blessings Carmela & Terry ❣️🙏🏾
Our condolences to the Waters family. We were blessed to visit with Mr. Mick when in Snow Hill a couple of years ago. My dad was so happy to see him and talk about growing up in Snow Hill. May he rest in peace with our Lord.🙏🏽 🕊️
Sincere condolences for your great loss. You are in our thoughts and prayers.
JOYCE ANN BRATTEN & THE BRATTEN FAMILY
Condolences to the Waters family:
Sorry to learn of the passing of Mr. Mick. May you find comfort and strength in God to see you through this difficult time. I will always affectionately remember him as my dad’s (Clarence) good friend and road buddy.
Margaret (Young) Welcome