John Waddell

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WADDELL, John 83, of Middletown, passed away Wednesday, December 17, 2008 at Garden Manor Retirement Community. He was born October 13, 1925 in Middletown, OH to Walter David and Hattie Belle (Marshall) Waddell. He joined the U.S. Marine Corp at age 17 and served in the South Pacific during WW II. He was awarded and entitled to wear the Asiatic Pacific Theater of Operations Campaign Ribbon with two battle stars, The Philippine Liberation Campaign Ribbon with one star, the American Theater Campaign Ribbon , the WW II Victory Medal and the Good Conduct Medal. He was honorably discharged from the Marines in September 1945. He joined the US Army after leaving the Marine Corp and served during the Korean War. He was honorably discharged from the Army in September 1948. John worked for Aeronca in sheet metal for 20 years, retiring in 1969 and then worked for Square D as a wireman for 15 years, retiring in 1987. He was a lifetime member of the VFW and member to the American Legion Post #218. He was preceded in death by his parents; sister, Wanda Gordon; brother, Ronnie Waddell and great-grandson, John Amelio Annichenni. John is survived by his sons, David Waddell of Middletown, Robert (Connie) Waddell of Westland, MI; daughters, Tanya Waddell, Cynthia (Thomas) French, Joni Kay (Tim) Donisi, Robin Miller and Tracey Combs all of Middletown; 11 grandchildren; 7 great-grandchildren; brothers, W. Bernard Waddell of Middletown, Gene (Shirley) Waddell of Hamilton, Eddie (Anna Marie) Waddell of Middletown, Danny Waddell of Germantown and Timmy (Pam) Waddell of Peebles, OH; sisters, Lila Jenkins of Melbourne, FL, Rose Mary Williams of Monroe, OH, Thelma (John) Andrews of Melbourne, FL, Bonnie (Clint) Fraley of Germantown, OH, many nieces and nephews and a special friend,Velma Kendrick. Visitation will be held Saturday, December 20, 2008 from 12:00-2:00 PM at Baker-Stevens Funeral Home. A Celebration of Life Service will follow at 2:00 PM at the funeral home. Interment will be at Woodside Cemetery with Color Guard Services. Memorial contributions may be made to American Cancer Society, 2808 Reading Road, Cincinnati, Ohio 45206. Condolences may be sent to the family at www.baker-stevens.com.