Obituaries

Larry O'Neal Waddle

October 30, 1946 - May 19, 2021

Larry O’Neal Waddle, Sr, Age 74, passed away on May 19, 2021 in Winter Haven, FL. Larry was born on October 30, 1946 in Cullman, Alabama. He was a heavy equipment operator for Smith Built Sheds. He enjoyed fishing, NASCAR, drag racing, camping and spending time with his family. Larry was a dedicated husband, father and the best Papa and family man you could ask for. He is preceded in death by his parents, Rosie and Carl Waddle; 3 brothers, Buster, Jackie and Rayburn Waddle and sister, Frances Hall.

Larry is survived by his wife of 18 years, Peggy Waddle; 7 children,  3 sons, Dennis Waddle, Rusty Waddle and Larry “Bubba” Waddle; 4 daughters, Mandy Waddle, Charlene Chavis, Candy Salaiz and Ginger Ramsey; sister, Jean Wilkes and 13 grandchildren, Alexandra, Kylene, Jamye, Dennis Jr, Aubree, Harper, Bryson, Amber, Justin, Beau, Jessica, Clint and Seth; and many great grandchildren.