R. H. "Bob" Waters was born in Honey Grove, Texas on May 11, 1929. He was educated in the Public Schools of Honey Grove, Texas, graduating from High School in 1946. He attended Paris Junior College, Southern Methodist University, North Texas State University and Dallas Bible College. He served in the U.S. Navy, Pacific Theatre during 1946-1950 and was an active Reservist during the years 1958 through 1981.