Earl L. Waddell Sr. Obituary
With solemn reverence, we commemorate Earl L. Waddell Sr. (Joliet, Illinois), born in Lexington, Mississippi, whose life came to an end on January 3, 2025 at the age of 89, leaving behind cherished memories. Family and friends can send flowers and/or light a candle as a loving gesture for their loved one. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of Earl L. Waddell Sr. to show support.
He was predeceased by: his parents, Frank Waddell and Annie Waddell; his daughter Debra Ann; and his siblings, Eula Waddell, Annie Mae Cohill, Beatrice Redmond, J. D., Frank, Willie, Booker T. and Cassell.
He is survived by: his former wife Rebecca; his children, Varena Adams (John), Earl "Bo" Jr., Sherri, Krista, Marcus (Desaree) and Anthony "Ant"; his grandchildren, Brandon, Jasmine and Eboni; his great grandchildren, Jamari, Jayla, Jace and Elijah; his cousins, George, Roosevelt Waddell and Phil Jones; and his close friends, Avalee, Larry Milam and Otis Spencer. He is also survived by relatives and friends.
Visitation will be held on Sunday, January 12th 2025 from 9:00 AM to 11:00 AM at the Delgado Funeral Chapel (400 Landau Ave, Joliet, IL 60432). A funeral service will be held on Sunday, January 12th 2025 from 11:00 AM to 12:00 PM at the same location.
