Charles Edward Waddell

Mr. Charles Edward “Chuck” Waddell, age 65 of Boaz, Ky passed away on Monday, October 20, 2014 at 5:54 PM at Baptist Health of Paducah, Ky. He was of the Baptist Faith, and a former contractor. Chuck graduated from North Marshall High School in 1967. He then began his naval career, he was a naval recruiter, he served on the Enterprise Aircraft Ship during the Vietnam War of which he served his country for 4 years and received the National Defense Service Medal, Vietnam Service Medal, and the Vietnam Campaign Medal. Chuck enjoyed camping, fishing, reading his book collection, Bible study, and spending time with his family and playing ball with his beloved dog- Mr. Doodles. Mr. Waddell is survived by his loving wife- Sylvia Nance Waddell of Boaz, Ky; son- Jamie Waddell of New Orleans, La; stepdaughter- Darla (Ronnie) Coleman of Mayfield, Ky; stepdaughter- Liz (Rodney) Richards of Boaz, Ky; sister- Jenny (David) Sweatt of Clarksville, Tn; brother- James “Skeeter” (Patricia) Waddell of Hardin, Ky; four grandchildren- Ren Coleman, Rex (Courtney) Coleman, Austin Coleman, and Tyler Richards; 3 nieces and 1 nephew also survive. He was preceded in death by his parents- Jack Edward & Doris Tomlin Waddell; sister- Jo Waddell. Funeral Services will be held on Saturday, October 25, 2014 at 2:00 PM at the Brown Funeral Home in Mayfield, Ky with Rev. Mike Littrell officiating. Burial will follow in the North Mt. Zion Cemetery. Friends may call after 11:00 AM on Saturday, October 25, 2014 at the Brown Funeral Home in Mayfield, Ky. Graveside Military Rites will be conducted by American Legion Post #26. Pallbearers will be Charles Allen Waddell, David Sweatt, Rodney Richards, Ronnie Coleman, Jeff LaFountain, and Ren Coleman.