Truman Waddle

Truman Weston Waddle age 89 of Whitewater, Missouri passed away Sunday, August 14, 2016 at his home surrounded by his loving family and care givers.

He was born March 25, 1927 in Allenville, Missouri to the late Jake and Mable Carrie Sullinger Waddle. He married Betty Lou Schlosser on October 17, 1947 and she preceded him in death on October 26, 2015.

Truman was a machinist with Superior Electric in Cape Girardeau; He worked for the maintenance department for Drury Industry until retiring. He belonged to Fairview General Baptist Church near Advance, Missouri. He belonged to the Whitewater Masonic Lodge # 417 AF & AM. Truman was a Fireman First Class for the United States Navy, serving form 1945 until 1946, serving during the occupation in the Pacific.

Survivors include three sons, Michael L. Waddle of Whitewater; Randy J (Gleni) Waddle; Terry W. Waddle all of Whitewater, Missouri; four grandchildren, Tammy Statler; Michelle Beal; Jason W. Waddle and Jessi Moore; five great-grandchildren, Lyndsey, Carrie, Joshua, Ryleigh and Everly.

He was also preceded in death by one brother Ivis, and two grandsons.

Friends may call after 10:00 am until time of service on Wednesday, August 17, 2016 at Amick-Burnett Funeral Chapel in Chaffee.

Whitewater Masonic Lodge #417 AF & AM service will be at noon on Wednesday at the chapel, with funeral service to follow. Brother Ray Greenlee and Brother Earl Elfrink officiating. Burial will be in Fairview Cemetery near Advance, Missouri, with full Military Honors.