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“He was a fantastic guy with a big heart & such a loyal friend. He knew everything there was to know about football. I always said he missed his...Read More »
1 of 4 | Posted by: Jeaneen Yenter - LaVergne, TN

“I am so sorry for your loss. I worked at NEC when Paul worked there in the pressroom. He was always very nice to me and I remember him well. ...Read More »
2 of 4 | Posted by: Bettilynn Ford - Smyrna, TN

“My thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time. May God bless and comfort you and your family. ”
3 of 4 | Posted by: Tina Morehead - Pegram, TN

“Gwen and family, We are sorry for your lose and know that God is in control. We love you. ”
4 of 4 | Posted by: Dru and Richard McVay - TN


WADDELL, Paul J., age 52 of White House. Preceded in death by his parents, Rev. R. Eugene and Leah Waddell. Survived by his wife, Gwen Waddell; daughter, Leah (Corey) Cross; son, Landon Waddell; step-son William West III; step-daughter, Stephanie West; grandchildren, Tristan and Lucy; brothers, Robin Waddell, Michael Waddell, John (Diane) Waddell; sisters, Rhonda (David) Sagraves, and Marcia (David) Thompson; step-mother, Genevieve Waddell, and many other family and friends. Visitation will be at Cole & Garrett Funeral Home, White House Wednesday from 10-1 and 3-8 pm. Funeral service will be Thursday April 28 at 11 a.m. with Rev. Vertis Butler, officiating. Interment White House Memorial Gardens. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Leah Waddell Foundation, c/o Freewill Baptist Bible College.