Mr. Waddell was born and raised in Rainsville, AL to Archie and Nettie Waddell. He moved to Chattanooga in 1952. Before retiring from Planter’s Snacks, he was the owner of W & W Food Market for over 20 years with his wife and was a lifetime member of Nazareth Baptist Church.
He was preceded in death by his parents; brother, James Clyde Waddell; and sisters, Jewell Johnson and Birthell Pevehouse.
He is survived by his wife of 64 years, Willene Waddell; sons, Charles Rickey (Rita) Waddell and Ronnie Glenn (Elaine) Waddell; daughters, Wanda Lynn (Mickey) Vaughn and Cathy Etta (Jerry) Johnson; 4 grandchildren; 9 great-grandchildren; brother, John L. (Rose) Waddell; and sister, Jeanette Hixon.
Visitation will be from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 PM on Sunday at the funeral home.
Funeral Services will be at 11 AM on Monday, June 27, 2011 at the funeral home with Jeanette Hixon officiating.
Graveside Services will follow at 12:30 PM CST at Nazareth Baptist Church Cemetery (800 Co. Rd. 72, Rainsville, AL 35986).
Arrangements are by the East Chapel of Chattanooga Funeral Home, Crematory, and Florist. 404 South Moore Road.