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John David Waddle

1953-2019

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Clarksville — John David Waddle, age 65, of Clarksville, died Tuesday, May 7, 2019, at his residence. 

John was born September 12, 1953, in Nashville, Tenn., to the late L.C. Waddle and Mary Elizabeth Dotherow Waddle.  

Mr. Waddle grew up in McKenzie, Tenn. and was a 1972 graduate of McKenzie High School. He was a home builder. He was a member of First Presbyterian Church, Eagle Skeet Club, Cross Creek Clays, and the Roxy Regional Theatre Band. 

Visitation is Thursday, May 9, 2019, 3 -7 p.m. at the Neal-Tarpley-Parchman Funeral Home. The family will have a private service, with Dr. Greg Glover officiating. 

John is survived by his wife of 43 years, Ann Russell Waddle; daughter, Melanie (Tommy) Dennis of Tullahoma, Tenn.; son, Jim (Julie) Waddle of Clarksville; four grandchildren, Paige Dennis, Charli Dueker, Talen Waddle, and Myla Dennis; great-grandson, Kipp "Beaner" Beecroft; sister, Mary Williams of Paris, Tenn.; and brother, Walter Waddle of McKenzie, Tenn.. 

Honorary pallbearers will be Scott Loxley, Steve McCadams, Glynn Mebane, Rick Prall, Carl Robertson, Mike Taylor, and Tom Vaughn. 

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Capital Campaign of First Presbyterian and Loaves and Fishes, 213 Main Street, Clarksville, TN 37040. 

Arrangements are entrusted to Neal-Tarpley-Parchman Funeral Home, 1510 Madison Street, Clarksville, TN 37040; (931) 645-6488. Online condolences may be made at www.nealtarpleyparchman.com.