Charles "Bubba" Waddell, 71, joined our Father in Heaven on Friday, October 17, 2014 after a long battle with cancer. He was surrounded at home by his family and friends. Bubba is survived by his loving wife of 44 years, Mary Jo Baker Waddell; one sister, Janis Waddell Stewart (husband Jerry); one brother, Jimmy Waddell (wife Kay); two sons, Charles "Chuck" Waddell III (wife Billie) and Bryan Waddell; three grandchildren, Christian, Taylor and Aiden which were the light of his life. He loved his children, but he LOVED his grandchildren! He was also survived by many loving nieces and nephews. Bubba was preceded in death by his sister, Linda Waddell Long.
He was a devoted employee of Boyd Brothers for 28 years, and he cherished all the friends he made along life's journey. He was an active member of the First Baptist Church of downtown Panama City for 45 years. Bubba faithfully served his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ.
A memorial service will be held on Thursday, October 23, 2014 at 11 a.m. at the First Baptist Church in downtown Panama City. Honorary pallbearers will be members of the Bay High School Class of 1961. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the American Cancer Society. To all of his family, friends, and Bama fans- one last ROLL TIDE!