Mr. Michael Jerry Waddell, Sr.

November 21, 1950 - August 13, 2017

Mr. Michael Jerry Waddell, Sr., age 66, of Cedar Bluff, AL, passed away on Sunday, August 13, 2017, at Erlanger Medical Center in Chattanooga, TN. Michael was born on November 21, 1950, in Atlanta, GA, to loving parents, Mr. Fred Christian Waddell and Mrs. Frankie Shelton Waddell. Mr. Waddell retired from the United States Army and was a Purple Heart recipient. He also worked many years with law enforcement and private investigations. Mr. Waddell was Past Master at Beulah Lodge #698 F. & A.M. member at Dallas Lodge #182 F. & A.M. and a member of the Paulding County Shrine Club. Mr. Waddell is survived by his wife, Mrs. Joy Waddell of Dallas, GA, Children, Michael Waddell, Jr., Maryanne Molton, Jonathan Waddell, Mandy Mincy, Jeffery Waddell, Amy Willburn, Carrie Wisener, Angela Heath. Siblings, Calvin Waddell, Chris Waddell and Regina Bowen. 22 Grandchildren and 5 great-grandchildren. In addition to his parents, he was also preceded in death by a great-grandson, Hunter. A memorial service will be held on Wednesday, August 16, 2017, at 11:00 AM from the Chapel of Jeff Eberhart Funeral Home with Rev. Thomas Cole officiating. Interment will follow in the Georgia National Cemetery in Canton, GA. The family will be receiving friends at the funeral home on Tuesday, August 15, 2017, from 5:00 PM – 7:00PM. In lieu of flowers, the family has requested that donations be made to the Shriners Hospital by visiting www.donate2shc.or or by calling 1-800-241-GIFT. Please join the family in honoring his life by visiting www.jeffeberhartfuneralhome.com to sign the register book and share a memory. Jeff Eberhart Funeral Home is honored to serve the family of Mr. Michael Jerry Waddell, Sr.