Charles L. Waddell

Charles L. Waddell obituary, Leesburg, VA

Charles L. Waddell

Charles Waddell Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers on Jul. 28, 2022.
Charles L. Waddell, a towering political figure who represented Loudoun and parts of Fairfax County in the Virginia Senate for nearly three decades, died July 19, 2022, in Leesburg. He was 90.

He was preceded in death by his parents and brothers Myron ("Rube"), Ralph, Randall and James. He is survived by his brother Leroy; sons Jeffrey (Wendy), Gregory (Brenda) and Scott (Judy); stepchildren Susan Shaw (James) and Mark Herring (Laura); grandchildren Elizabeth Waddell, Jennifer (Steve) Rivers, Jonathan (Crystal) Waddell, Brianna (Jay) Michaud, Lindy Waddell, Ryan (Natalia) Waddell, Kristen Rowles, Andrew Shaw, Katherine (Sam) Shaw, Thomas Shaw, Peyton Herring, and Timothy Herring; and great-grandchildren Austin Rivers, Asher Waddell, Alexxys Ferguson, James Michaud, and Emmy Michaud.

The family will receive friends for visitation, on Thursday, July 28, 2022 from 5 to 8 pm at the Loudoun Funeral Chapel 158 Catoctin Circle, SE, Leesburg, VA 20175.

Funeral services will be held on Friday, July 29, 2022 at 1 pm at the Leesburg Community Church 835 Lee Avenue, Leesburg, VA 20175, with Pastor Alan Stanford officiating.

Interment will follow in Union Cemetery 323 North King Street, Leesburg, VA 20176.

Memorial donations may be made in Charlie's memory to the Parkinson Foundation for Parkinson's Research, 200 SE 1st Street, Suite 800, Miami, FL 33131; or to any of the wonderful Loudoun County Fire and Rescue Departments of the sender's choice.

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Vicki Gasperini

July 28, 2022

My first intro was in church one Father´s Day service. He was not able to see his kids ; nor I , mine. I was going to have a picnic that day so I ask him to come. I´m so glad I did. I married Frank in 2019 and we were blessed to have Charlie at the wedding. He sang a special song for us. Thereafter, we got together frequently. We love you, and will miss you, Charlie.

Sandy Wheeler

July 28, 2022

Such a kindhearted gentleman Mr. Waddell was. I will miss his smile and sweet personality!! Rest in eternal peace with Jane.

Anthony Fasolo

July 26, 2022

Charlie was always concerned about others and how he could make their lives better. I had the honor of chauffeuring him in Leesburg Independence Day parades and knowing him when he was at Spring Arbor where he was a leader of the community there. Known as the Singing Senator, he brought in musicians and entertained there. He was also active in Sunday Church Services. R.I.P.

Andrea McGimsey

July 21, 2022

I'll miss you, Charlie. You were one of the kindest people I met in Loudoun County, and I'll always appreciate your friendship. May God give comfort to your loved ones.

Ginny Lee Davenport

July 21, 2022

RIP Charlie Waddell!
We Love you so much for all the memories you shared with our Dad, Bill Davenport, and beyond, with us! I hope he greeted you with his harmonica in hand along with your lovely wife!
Our hearts go out to your family and many cheerful friends,
Love, Carroll, Ginny, and Lisa

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