Watters, Ervin E. – Cochran Funeral

Ervin E. Watters, lifelong farmer and family man passed away Saturday, April 30, 2022 in Hackettstown, NJ. He was 92.

Ervin was born July 19, 1929 in Penwell, NJ and attended a one room schoolhouse in Beattystown. He attended Hackettstown High School where he was a member of the Future Farmers of America. He successfully ran Maple Row Farms with his sons Joe and Jim by his side. The family farm was his passion. He was a lifelong member of Rockport Presbyterian Church where he was an ordained elder and trustee. Most of all, he was a devoted husband and loving father, grandfather and great grandfather. He was loved and respected by all who knew him.

Ervin is survived by his loving wife of 71 years, Joan H. Watters. Together they raised five wonderful children. Daughter Susan and husband Raymond Gould, son Joseph and wife Linda Watters, son William Watters and companion Laura Bussard, son James and wife Melissa Watters, daughter Krista Simonet and fiancé Christopher Gibson.

Ervin was also blessed with five beautiful grandchildren and one great granddaughter. Grandson Jacob and wife Marie Watters, grandson Joseph and wife Ashlyn Watters, grandson Benjamin Watters, grandson Ryan Watters, granddaughter Jamie and husband Jack Surowiec, great granddaughter Mia Surowiec and two nephews Edward and Jeffrey Watters.

Ervin was predeceased by his parents Earl and Martha Watters and his brother H. Robert Watters

A celebration of his life will be held at Rockport Presbyterian Church, 395 Rockport Road, Port Murray, NJ 07865 on Friday, May 6, 2022 at 11:00 am.In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to Rockport Presbyterian Church.

Funeral arrangements have been entrusted to Cochran Funeral Home, 905 High Street Hackettstown, NJ 07840. Those wishing to leave an online condolence may do so at www.cochranfuneral.com

8 Condolences for Watters, Ervin E.

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Glenn Todd And Lynn Mueller says

May 1, 2022 at 10:45 pm

Everyone That Knew Evrin Has Wonderful Memories Of Him. Only Man That Was Down To Earth With Everyone. He Was The Real Deal. We Will Miss Him

Greg Bailey says

May 2, 2022 at 2:08 am

My condolences to the Watters family.

Sandra Behre and family says

May 4, 2022 at 12:58 am

Condolences to the Watters family. He was a wonderful farmer,friend and neighbor and will be dearly missed! The king on top of the hill, across the street!!

Tory Northrop says

May 5, 2022 at 12:21 am

All of us from the Hudson River Tractor Company, United Ag & Turf and the John Deere family send our thoughts and prayers.

Timothy W Bauer says

May 5, 2022 at 11:17 pm

Deep Heartfelt condolences to the entire Family . May he Rest In Peace .

Ejvind Boccolini says

May 8, 2022 at 11:44 pm

Our deepest condolences to the Watters family…We wish you peace and harmony in this difficult time….Boccolini Family

Linda and Rick Waas says

May 20, 2022 at 5:26 pm

Dear Ben,
Our hearts, thoughts, and prayers are with you and your family. May God grant you peace, comfort, and strength.

Steve Moncher says

July 31, 2022 at 6:52 pm

I just learned of his passing, and although it’s been 44 years since I’ve lived in NJ, I still remember him for the wonderful advice he always gave me. Including the right girl to marry.

Watters, Ervin E. July 19, 1929 - April 30, 2022

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