Richard Donald Waddell Jr.
Richard Donald Waddell Jr., 77, of Orange, passed away on June 16, 2019, at The Medical Center of South East Texas.
Funeral Services will be 10:00am, Saturday, June 22, at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange. Officiating will be Father Joseph P. Daleo. Burial will follow at Oak Bluff Cemetery in Port Neches.
Visitation will be from 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m., Friday, at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange.
Born in Louisville, Kentucky, on November 29, 1941, he was the son of Richard Donald Waddell and Margaret Gregory Waddell. Donnie grew up in Beaumont and graduated from St. Anthony’s Catholic High School where he played on the golf team. He proudly served his country in the United States Air Force for 4 years. For 27 years he worked as a police officer for Orange Police Department until his retirement in January of 1998. Don loved spending his free time golfing and fishing. He was an avid reader and loved his dogs more than anything. Don will be missed dearly by all who knew and loved him.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Richard and Margaret Waddell.
He is survived by his loving wife of 39 years Linda Barnes Waddell; son, Troy Waddell and wife Janice of Mauriceville, son, Kyle Waddell and wife Katrina of Mauriceville, step-son, Shawn Davis and fiancé Alana Mills of Port Neches; grandchildren, Shane Waddell, Ryan Waddell, and Chance Davis; sisters, Susan White and husband Wayne of Colorado, Sally Hawkins and husband Don of Dallas; sister-in-law Pam Immenhauser of Katy.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions can be made to Wounded Warrior Project or Vet Dogs.
Condolences
Anita S. Fournier
July 2, 2019
So sorry to hear of Donnies passing. as a high school classmate will aways be remembered. Condolences are extended to the family. Anita Savino Fournier SAHS Class 0f '60
Anonymous
June 21, 2019
Simply Elegant Spathiphyllum was purchased for the family of Richard Donald Waddell Jr.
H. Stephen Grace, Jr.
June 20, 2019
To clarify a small detail, Donnie was not only a member of the St. Anthony's golf team, he was a key member of St. Anthony's Catholic State Champion golf team for three consecutive years -1958, 1959 and 1960. A notable accomplishment! Donnie was a fine person and a fine friend - there are many good memories . To Susan and Sally: All of you are in my thoughts and prayers, Stephen Grace
Anonymous
June 20, 2019
Simply Elegant Spathiphyllum was purchased for the family of Richard Donald Waddell Jr.
Barbara Peveto-Jacob
June 20, 2019
I am not 100% sure if Don's family lived by me in Roselawn on Circle R in the late 70's or early 80's. I had a little girl named Britton who would leave chips in a baggie for Don at his front door. The boys names in the obituary is why I believe that we were all neighbors for a short time. Healing Blessings to your family, Barbara and Britton Peveto
Claybar Funeral Home
June 20, 2019
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Susan Waddell White
June 19, 2019
Although we were 10 years apart I still idolized Donnie. Thought he walked on water and when he had to give up his battle he took a piece of our family with him. Love him so very much!
Sister Susan
Carol Aaron
June 18, 2019
Carol Aaron purchased the Beautiful Heart Bouquet for the family of Richard Donald Waddell Jr.
Carol Aaron
June 18, 2019
With the greatest of sympathy, love and prayers to my sons, Troy and Kyle Waddell and their families on the loss of their father, grandfather and father-in-law and to Linda, his wife, and my forever sisters, Susan White and Sally Hawkins and their families. I know this will leave a void in your lives forever. Donnie and I remained friends and we all have some beautiful and wonderful memories of a lifetime. Grant peace unto him, oh Lord, and let perpetual light shine upon him. Lots of our classmates have called and expressed their prayers to all of you. Much love, Carol
Anonymous
June 18, 2019
Sweet Remembrance Spray was purchased for the family of Richard Donald Waddell Jr.
Sally Waddell Hawkins
June 18, 2019
Big brother you will be missed. Our sibling circle just got smaller and it seems so strange...