Celebrating the life of
John Jack Waddell
July 07, 1911 - October 19, 2011
John William "Jack" Waddell, Sr., 90, passed away Wednesday, October 19, 2011 at Hospice Savannah. He was born in Burlington, NC on July 7, 1921 to the late Edmond and Mary Gibson Waddell.
Jack moved to Savannah in 1943 and worked for Pepsi for 35 years. He then went to work for Coca Cola as Operations Manager until he retired in 1986. He was a member of Kirk O' The Isles Presbyterian Church and was also a former member of Hull Memorial Presbyterian Church where he served in many capacities. Jack was member of the Savannah Jaycee's and the Lions Club.
He is survived by his loving wife of 71 years, Edna I. Waddell, of Savannah, son, John W. Jean Waddell, Jr, of Cedartown, GA, two daughters, Beverly Bubba Mock, of Savannah, and Judy Buddy Newton, of Sylvania. He is also survived by one brother, Charles Waddell, of Burlington, NC, seven grandchildren, fourteen great-grandchildren, and several nieces and nephews.
Visitation will be 5:00 to 8:00 p.m., Thursday, October 20, 2011 at Fox and Weeks Funeral Directors, Hodgson Chapel.
Funeral Service will be 1:30 p.m., Friday, October 21, 2011 at Fox and Weeks Funeral Directors, Hodgson Chapel.
Burial will be in Hillcrest Abbey Memorial Park.
Remembrances may be made to Kirk O' The Isles Presbyterian Church, Hospice Savannah, or the Alzheimer's Association.
Fox and Weeks Funeral Directors, Hodgson Chapel
We were so upset to hear of Jack's passing. Bill said he will sure miss 'my little buddy'. I will miss his great sense of humor and we both will miss his loving, caring ways. God be with you and the family.
- Bill & Barbara Moore, , GA
Christmas has always been wonderful with the Waddell family but never as joyful as when the Savannah Waddells would come up to NC to celebrate Christ' birth with us. This year Uncle Jack, young and healthy again, will celebrate in a much sweeter place with The One who caused Christmas to be, our Lord Jesus, the King of Kings and Lord of Lords. We know that we will see my uncle again one day in this wonderful Heaven but until then he will be sorely missed. Know that you have my deepest sympathy and dearest love. Kay
- Kay Waddell Earp, Cary, NC
With love and prayers for the entire Waddell family from the members of Community Christian Church in Cartersville, GA. John and Missy's chruch family
- Pastor Michael Keane, Cartersville, GA
Dear Edna, Johnny, Beverly and Judy, I was saddened to hear of Jack's passing. I have very fond memories of him at Pepsi-Cola and as a friend of Mom and Dad. He seemed to always have a smile on his face, and he and my Dad were always kidding around and telling jokes at Pepsi-Cola. My Dad and all of us always had great respect for Jack, and though he could do anything. My thoughts and prayers are with all of you at this of sorrow, but also a time of celebration of a life well-lived.
- David McNeely, Savannah, GA
God be with you all at this time and know our family Love you and have you all in our prayers, we will miss uncle Jack but have many good memories of him and one day we all will see him again, Love you
- Mary Jane Justice and Farmily, Mebane, NC
Dear Edna, Johnny, Beverly & Judy: David called me this morning to tell me of Jack's passing. We shared some memories that we had of Jack and of all of you in 'the good old days'. I remember that Jack always had a smile on his face and we were always happy to be around him. I can still see that smile. Dad, Mom, Jack and Edna had a rare and special friendship. They truly enjoyed each other's company. My heart goes out to all of you. Love, Linda
- Linda McNeely Guadagno, Land O Lakes, FL
Dear Edna and family, It is with sadness that I heard that Jack had passed away. I remember the great times we had when I was a youngster and spent some time with you all in Savannah. Like most of his brothers, he had a long life and I would hope a good life. May God bless you and all the family. Woody and Linda Peele 3505 Providence Place Winterville,NC 28590
- Woody Peele, Winterville, NC, NC
Aunt Edna, I am so sorry to hear of Uncle Jack's death. He was a wonderful man. I love and respect both of you so much. Some of my happiest memories were of being in your home as a child when we were able to visit. I always knew that your home and family were special and I prayed that someday I would be blessed with a home like you and Uncle Jack had. My prayers go out to you, Johnnie, Beverly, and Judy and their precious families. God bless you.
- Sherry Tilley Stephens, Burlington, NC
We were so upset to hear of Jack's passing. Bill said he will sure miss 'my little buddy'. I will miss his great sense of humor and we both will miss his loving, caring ways. God be with you and the family.
- Bill & Barbara Moore, , GA
Christmas has always been wonderful with the Waddell family but never as joyful as when the Savannah Waddells would come up to NC to celebrate Christ' birth with us. This year Uncle Jack, young and healthy again, will celebrate in a much sweeter place with The One who caused Christmas to be, our Lord Jesus, the King of Kings and Lord of Lords. We know that we will see my uncle again one day in this wonderful Heaven but until then he will be sorely missed. Know that you have my deepest sympathy and dearest love. Kay
- Kay Waddell Earp, Cary, NC
With love and prayers for the entire Waddell family from the members of Community Christian Church in Cartersville, GA. John and Missy's chruch family
- Pastor Michael Keane, Cartersville, GA
Dear Edna, Johnny, Beverly and Judy, I was saddened to hear of Jack's passing. I have very fond memories of him at Pepsi-Cola and as a friend of Mom and Dad. He seemed to always have a smile on his face, and he and my Dad were always kidding around and telling jokes at Pepsi-Cola. My Dad and all of us always had great respect for Jack, and though he could do anything. My thoughts and prayers are with all of you at this of sorrow, but also a time of celebration of a life well-lived.
- David McNeely, Savannah, GA
God be with you all at this time and know our family Love you and have you all in our prayers, we will miss uncle Jack but have many good memories of him and one day we all will see him again, Love you
- Mary Jane Justice and Farmily, Mebane, NC
Dear Edna, Johnny, Beverly & Judy: David called me this morning to tell me of Jack's passing. We shared some memories that we had of Jack and of all of you in 'the good old days'. I remember that Jack always had a smile on his face and we were always happy to be around him. I can still see that smile. Dad, Mom, Jack and Edna had a rare and special friendship. They truly enjoyed each other's company. My heart goes out to all of you. Love, Linda
- Linda McNeely Guadagno, Land O Lakes, FL
Dear Edna and family, It is with sadness that I heard that Jack had passed away. I remember the great times we had when I was a youngster and spent some time with you all in Savannah. Like most of his brothers, he had a long life and I would hope a good life. May God bless you and all the family. Woody and Linda Peele 3505 Providence Place Winterville,NC 28590
- Woody Peele, Winterville, NC, NC
Aunt Edna, I am so sorry to hear of Uncle Jack's death. He was a wonderful man. I love and respect both of you so much. Some of my happiest memories were of being in your home as a child when we were able to visit. I always knew that your home and family were special and I prayed that someday I would be blessed with a home like you and Uncle Jack had. My prayers go out to you, Johnnie, Beverly, and Judy and their precious families. God bless you.
- Sherry Tilley Stephens, Burlington, NC
Services under the direction of:
Fox & Weeks Funeral Directors, Hodgson Chapel
912-352-7200
