Marvin Earl Waddell was born to James Joseph Waddell and Marguerite Imogene Waddell in Village Mills, Texas on June 26, 1933. His family moved to Port Arthur, where he graduated from Thomas Jefferson high school, and then to the Bridge City area in 1957 where he spent the rest of his life.
He married Sally Marie Howard on September 4, 1959. In 1967, they had twin sons. He received a B.S. in physical education from Lamar University, but spent his career as a personnel manager for Firestone where he worked for 35 years.
He served as a deacon and Sunday School teacher at First Baptist Church of Bridge City for more than 50 years. Only recently did age and disease retire him from these loves.
Marvin passed away on July 8, 2019, in Port Arthur. He is survived by his two sons, Bill and his wife Valarie, and Bryan and his wife Rebekah; seven grandchildren, Joshua, Abigail, Hannah, Mikayla, Corban, Bryanna and Annalisa Waddell.
Also surviving is his sister, Karen Dubose-Fomby.
Marvin was proceeded in death by his wife, Sally Marie Howard Waddell, and his parents, James Joseph and Marguerite Imogene.
Friends are invited to a visitation from 6-9 p.m. Friday, July 19, at First Baptist Church, Bridge City.
The funeral services will be 10:00 a.m. Saturday, July 20, at First Baptist Church in Bridge City. Officiating will be his sons, Bill and Bryan.
Graveside service will be at 2:30 p.m. Saturday at the Holland Cemetery near Kountze, Texas.
Serving as pallbearers will be the deacons of First Baptist Church, Bridge City.
Condolences
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July 18, 2019
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July 18, 2019
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July 16, 2019
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Celeste Henson
July 13, 2019
Bill, Bryan and Family,
Dad and I wanted to send our condolences on your fathers passing.
I’ll always remember your father’s bright smile of greeting.
I know you have many cherished memories you hold dear.
Hold them close , until you meet again!
Much Love,
Charles and Celeste Henson
Rebecca Hoffpauer
July 12, 2019
My condolences to Bill, Bryan, sister Karen and all those precious grandchildren and relatives. I know your hearts are heavy but, you will see him again.Paul and Rebecca Seales
Duiane Pruitt
July 12, 2019
My husband and we’re members of FBC, BC for over 35 years. Marvin and Sally were our friends. I remember the wed nite service when they told all present they were going to have twins! They were faithful Christians and faithful workers in the church all those years! We love and appreciated their service. My prayers are with Bill and Bryan and their families. I live in Pflugerville, TX so will not be able to come to the service.
Paula Jones
July 12, 2019
Bill, Bryan and family, this is your cousin Paula Jones (sister to Jimmy). I wanted to say how very sorry I am for your loss of your father. Every family get together Uncle Marvin always had a bear hug, and the biggest smile. Faith played an important roll in our families life. That faith in God I promise you will see you through the sadness, and loss of Uncle Marvin. Again, I'm so sorry for your loss. Paula
Anita Lake
July 10, 2019
What a very special man. I spent summers working at Firestone during high school and I especially loved when I relieved Beverly 'Sunshine' Lee on the switchboard during her vacations. Mr. Waddell was such fun to work with! Moma loved working with him all her years, also. Rest in Heaven Sir, and please hug Moma and Daddy for me. Prayers and good thoughts to his family. Anita Lindsey Lake