Bradford Waddell Jr. Hannibal, Missouri Obituary

Bradford Waddell Jr.

Bradford Waddell Jr., 76, of New London, passed away at 7:46 am Friday, June 18, 2021 at his home in New London, Missouri. Friends and family are invited to a Life Celebration Graveside Service at 10:00 AM, Wednesday, June 23, 2021, at Grand View Burial Park, in Hannibal, Missouri. Chaplin Mark Burkey will officiate. Bradford was born February 20, 1945, in Hannibal, Missouri, to Bradford Waddell Sr. and Eileen Smith Waddell. He was married to Marilyn Brink on July 9, 1977 in New London, Missouri. She survives. Other survivors include his 2 Sons, Brad Waddell (Jennifer) of New London, Missouri, Ronnie Stovall (Gail) of Troy, Missouri, 1 daughter, Paula Stovall, of Hannibal, Missouri, 1 sister, Carolyn Sells (Billy) of Hannibal, MO, 12 grandchildren and 8 great grandchildren. Bradford was preceded in death by his parents. Professionally, Bradford worked as an Assembler for 37 years at Gardner Denver in Quincy, Illinois. His favorite past times were deer and turkey hunting, fishing at Mark Twain Lake and Salt River and mushroom hunting. Bradford enjoyed attending the Daytona 500 in Florida, as well as taking trips to Las Vegas and Paris, France. If he wasn't watching the St. Louis Cardinals play or Nascar racing with his favorite driver, Jeff Gordon, he enjoyed frying fish for his family and friends. Bradford had a love for many dogs, with a special dog named Jewels. He was known for treating everyone with the same genuine respect. There was no question the love he had for his family. Memorial contributions may be made to an organization of the donor's choice.
February 20, 1945 - June 18, 202102/20/194506/18/2021
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obits@jamesodonnellfuneralhome.com
June 19, 2021
Audrey Dent
June 20, 2021
Sympathy to family!
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obits@jamesodonnellfuneralhome.com
June 19, 2021
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Carolyn Brinkley Waddell
June 19, 2021
Carolyn I am so sorry to hear of the passing of your brother. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
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Lori Epperson
June 18, 2021
Jr was an awesome man. Always smiling and laughing. He was tested a few ti.es with Paula and my teenage years, but he didn't kill us. He helped me alot when i needed anything. Fly hi jr and say hello to all of the rest of the family
Marilyn Burroughs Summers
June 18, 2021
Sympathy to family. 🙏🏻🙏🏻