of North Little Rock, AR
September 20, 1949 - September 19, 2023
James Eugene Waddell, Jr. of North Little Rock, passed away after a long battle with lung cancer on September 19, 2023.
He was born September 20, 1949 in North Little Rock to James Eugene Waddell, Sr. and Thelma Louise Waddell. He was preceded in death by his parents.
James was a Sergeant in the U.S. Army during the Vietnam War. He received the Purple Heart after being wounded.
James was a local truck driver for AT&T. He enjoyed gardening, farming, horses and especially being with his grandchildren.
He is survived by his loving wife of 36 years, Vickie Waddell; two children, Kimberly Cooper (Mark) and Brett Waddell (Kalea) and two grandchildren, Ty Coleman Cooper and Karlie James Waddell.
Visitation will be Friday, September 22nd from 6:00 to 8:00 and services on Saturday, September 23rd at 10:00 a.m., both at Roller-Owens Funeral Home, North Little Rock. Entombment will follow at Rest Hills Memorial Park.
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Obituary Provided By:
Roller-Owens Funeral Home
5509 John F. Kennedy Blvd.
North Little Rock, AR 72116
www.rollerfuneralhomes.com