Clyde Olen Waters, 82, a resident of Highland Haven, Texas, passed from this life, June 5, 2018. He was born on November 15, 1935 to Mattie and Claude Waters at home in West, Texas.

A graduate of Texas Tech University, he retired in 1994 after 35 years working for the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA). He loved the hill country, especially his beloved Mill Creek Ranch. Riding his tractor was his favorite pastime.

He is survived by his wife of 61 years Shirley, his daughter Vicki Tallman and husband Curtis, daughter Linda Waters, and son Richard Waters and wife Shelli. He also leaves behind a brother Rodney Waters and wife Peggy, sister Barbara Jean (Babs) Ross, grandchildren, Crystin McDonnell, Shane Waters, Zach Waters and wife Shelby, and Jessica Marr and husband Austin, several great-grandchildren, nieces and nephews.

A visitation is planned for 5:00-7:00 P.M. on Friday, June 8, 2018 at Putnam Funeral Home, 145 Texas Avenue, Kingsland, Texas 78639. A memorial service is planned for 2:30 P.M. on Saturday, June 9, 2018 at the Putnam Funeral Home Chapel. Reverend Danielle Casey will officiate. An online register can be found at www.PutnamCares.com.