E.C. Jack Waddell Obituary (1928 - 2015)

E.C. "Jack" Waddell, age 87, resident of Greene County, TN passed away Wed. at home with family, was of the Methodist faith and attended Pleasant Hill United Methodist Church. He was born June 15, 1928. Graduated from Chuckey High School in 1949. He received a Bachelor of Science from East Tennessee State University in 1961 and a Master of Arts in Education in 1982 from Union College, KY. E.C. Waddell was a U.S. Army veteran of the Korean War and distinguished himself with meritorious service with the 45th Infantry Division and was awarded the bronze star along with other medals. Mr. Waddell was honorably discharged in 1956. He was an educator in the Greene County School System and most of those years were served at South Greene High School. He was lovingly known as "Coach Waddell". He became Athletic Director and retired as Assistant Principal of South Greene High School in 1990. E.C. Waddell loved the outdoors, hiking, hunting, fishing, boating, and gardening. He was an avid sportsman, gardener and loved to share his harvests with others. His interests were local and world news. He was a former Greene County Commissioner. Survivors include his wife: Julia, 3 stepsons, D.P. Gainer of Chuckey, W.F. Gainer of Delaware, and M.A. Gainer of Delaware. Brother: Mack Waddell and wife Inez, sister: Lois Alexander, Brother-in-law: Leslie O. Baldwin. Nieces and nephews: Tammy Ball and husband Joe and her 2 children, Danielle Ball, Benjamin Joel Ball and wife Emily and their daughter Taylor. Michelle Waddell and Jessica Waddell and her daughter Cali Renner, Brenda Mathes Story and husband Daryl, Toni Swinderman, Charles and David Waddell Special friends include J.R. Burgner and wife Juanita, Steve and son Max Burgner of Horse Creek, Eva Jo Fleming of Greeneville, Joe Dixon of FL, Terry Wilhoit and Gregg Lawing of the Horse Creek Community. He was preceeded in death by his parents: Sydney E. Waddell and Agnes Gray Waddell. 2 brothers Lyle Waddell, and Gordon Waddell. 2 sisters: Georgia Geraldine Bennett, and Wilma Mathes. Brother-in-laws: John Kay Alexander, and Monte V. Baldwin. The family extends special thanks to Amedysis Hospice for their loving staff and compassionate care during his long and courageous battle with cancer. Interment will take place at Andrew Johnson National Cemetery. It was his wish that he have an immediate burial: He loved his family and his family loved him and honored his wishes. A celebration of his life will be at a later date. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions can be made to Pleasant Hill United Methodist Church Cemetery Fund c/o Pat Fox 785 Pleasant Hill Rd. Chuckey Tn 37641. Pleasant Hill United Methodist Church, Chuckey, TN. To send a flower arrangement or to plant trees in memory of E.C. Jack Waddell, please click here to visit our Sympathy Store. print Print Obituary