Benny George Waddell, age 71, of Gadsden, AL, went home to be with the Lord on Thursday, October 15, 2020. A funeral service will be held at 2:30p.m., on Sunday, October 18. 2020, at White Springs Baptist Church in Rainbow City. Dr. Michael Yopp and Rev. Chris Terrell will officiate. Burial will follow at Rainbow Memorial Gardens. Collier-Butler Funeral Home directing.
Mr. Waddell was a graduate of Etowah High School class of 1967. He then attended Auburn University school of Aeronautics (electrician). Benny loved to fish, hunt, and play with his great grandchildren.
Mr. Waddell was preceded in death by his father, George Waddell; mother, Lizzie Waddell; brothers, Edward Waddell, and James Waddell; and sister, Helen Mardis.
Benny is survived by his wife, Sharon Waddell; daughter, Shannon (Karl) Teal; son, Blake Waddell; grandchildren, Shayla (Marcus) Davenport; special chosen grandchildren, Kristen (Bubba) Moon, Sarah (Nick) Hutt, Brady (Morgan) Fowler, Gavin Bray, Maggie Bray, Shelby Hodge, and London Taylor; great grandchild, Shaylynn Davenport; a host of great grandchildren; brothers and sisters, Patricia (Wayne) White, Alvena (Alton) Widner, Sarah (Burford) Brown, and Billy (Sybil) Waddell; and a host of nieces and nephews.
Pallbearers will be deacons of White Springs Baptist Church. Honorary Pallbearer will be his best friend, Nick Greenhew.
The family would like to express a special thanks to Dr. Robinson, Dr. Sudan, Dr. Zeto, Dr. Ralph Wesley, and Nurses and Staff.
The family will accept friends from 1:00p.m. until 2:30p.m. at the church on Sunday.
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