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John Dunston Waddy II

1939 - 2021

John Dunston Waddy II obituary, 1939-2021, Hilton Head Island, SC

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John Waddy Obituary

John Dunston Waddy II
December 17, 1939 - May 25, 2021
Hilton Head Island , South Carolina - John Dunston Waddy II entered the gates of heaven on Tuesday, May 25, 2021, after a long, extended illness. Born in West Hartford, Connecticut on December 17th, 1939, to Agnes Breen and John Dunston Waddy, John was educated at Avon Old Farms School and Babson College. After serving his Country in the U.S. Army, John began his career working as a financial advisor on Wall Street. As a career move, he relocated to Hilton Head Island in 1980 and later founded Island Getaway Rentals. John was a faithful member of Community Bible Church and a great patriot of his country. As an avid golfer, he was known to his many friends for his generous spirit and infectious laughter.
Surviving are his wife, Elsie Harpe Waddy and his three children: Sarah Waddy Brooks (Todd) of Hilton Head Island, John D. Waddy III of Atlanta, and Britt Heffernan (Jill) of Madison, Alabama. John's seven grandchildren were his special joy: Archer, Waddy and Susan Brooks; Kate Waddy and Avery, Emory and Hope Heffernan. Also surviving, is his special sister, Elizabeth W. Dillon (Rick) of West Hartford, Connecticut and several nieces, nephews and cousins.
A celebration of John's blessed life will be held at 11:00 am on Tuesday, June 1st at the Port Royal Beach Club. A private burial will be held in Dublin, Georgia at a later date.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Crescent Hospice, 1370 Browning Rd, Suite 120, Columbia, S.C. or to Community Bible Church, PO Box 119, Beaufort, SC 29901.
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Published by The Island Packet on May 27, 2021.

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Bill Starkie

May 30, 2021

John and I spent many great hours of golf at Wampanoag CC going up. Had wonderful time with John at Long Cove Club several years ago. He was a good friend.

Sheila Livingston

May 29, 2021

Praise God for John’s salvation. He was a very sweet friendly man. I only knew him from church but he was always cordial and happy. As a couple , he and Elsie had a special marriage. I will miss him.

Sheila Turner

May 28, 2021

What joy and sadness wrapped in one ~ Mr. Waddy is with his Lord and Savior, yet we are without Mr. Waddy this side of heaven. The most empeccable example of a true gentleman. Always with an extended arm for his beautiful bride.
He had a twinkle in his eye, a smile that welcomed everyone, and a wit that made you immediately feel at ease. We will miss you dear friend ~ Tony & Sheila Turner (and families)

Mary Ellen Pilkington

May 27, 2021

John was a consummate gentleman and a true friend to all... He was so loved by my Dad, step-mother, Maria, my husband and me...Our thoughts and prayers are with Elsie and the family... He - and they - will always be in our hearts and prayers. God Bless & Much love, Mary Ellen and John

Senny Powell

May 27, 2021

John was a gracious and generous man who we were blessed to know. John created the Angel Scholarship at Island Getaway for our foster daughter Jamie during her college years. He also offered her employment at Island Getaway whenever she was home from school.
His kindness and generosity will never be forgotten❤
Steve and Senny Powell

Jeff Wilson

May 27, 2021

This is sad news. John was such a gentleman and always made people he met seem welcome We played many holes of golf together over the years and he always won ❤ We will miss him. Jeff/ Gerri Wilson

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