Jerry Ray Waddle, 72, of Kirksville, Missouri, passed away Saturday, April 10, 2021 at Northeast Regional Medical Center in Kirksville.

The son of Junior and Norma Jean (Barrickman) Waddle, he was born October 10, 1948 in Downing, Missouri. Jerry was united in marriage to Susan Marie Yahl on March 20, 1971 in Yarrow, Missouri.

Jerry is survived by his wife Susie; one son, Kevin Waddle and wife Billie Jo of Kirksville; one daughter, Kelley McNamar of Brashear, Missouri; two brothers, Jeff Waddle and wife Marilyn of Kirksville, and Mike Waddle and wife Laurie of Greentop; two sisters, Karen Phipps and husband Raymond of La Plata, and Kathy Hurst of Kirksville; one grandchild Haley McNamar; many nieces and nephews; and special family friends, Doc and Wilma Gardner and Raymond and Vicki Rehm.

He was preceded in death by his parents; one sister, Janet Nihiser; two brothers, Larry and Bruce Waddle; both sets of grandparents; and one brother-in-law, Steve Hurst.

Jerry lived most of his life in Adair County. He co-owned and operated Waddle Sanitation Service for 26 years. Jerry was later employed by Adair County Road and Bridge. He was a member of the Loyal Order of the Moose of Kirksville. Jerry was also a member of Gopher Hill 4-H as a kid where he won many awards. He traveled to Washington D.C. with 4-H Honors.

Jerry was a mule skinner and loved his favorite mule, Six Pak. He attended and competed, winning several, weekend mule shows. He enjoyed fishing, collecting John Wayne Memorabilia, watching NASCAR, and PBR Bull Riding. Jerry very much enjoyed the company of his family.

Memorial service will be held 12:00 p.m. Saturday, April 17, 2021 at Travis-Noe Funeral Home in Kirksville, with Chuck Arnold presiding.

The family will receive friends two hours before the service starting at 10:00 a.m. until service time.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Missouri Department of Conservation. Memorials may be left at or mailed to Travis-Noe Funeral Home, P.O. Box 306, Kirksville, MO 63501.