Bill Waddle, 81, of DeRidder, LA, passed from this life on Saturday, January 21, 2017.

Those left to cherish his memory are his wife, Gussie Waddle of Merryville, LA; sons, J.D. and Mikki Waddle of DeRidder, LA and Ronald and Diana Waddle of Merryville, LA; brother, Charles Eugene and Endang Waddle of DeRidder, LA; sisters, Hazel Boone of DeRidder LA and Willa Dean Robinson of DeRidder, LA; grandchildren, Carrie Buckhalter of Lucidal, MS, Amanda Young of Merryville, LA, Matthew Brister of Rosepine, LA, Michael Brister of DeRidder, LA, Danielle Waddle of DeRidder, LA, David Waddle of DeRidder, LA, Lance Stephens of Leesville, LA, Heather Stephens of DeRidder, LA and Kristie Campbell of Farmersville, TX; 22 great-grandchildren; 4 great-great-grandchildren and a host of nieces, nephews, family and friends. Preceding him in death are his son, William Ray Waddle; sisters, Irene Waddle and Maxine Coker; brother, T.C. Waddle.

Funeral service was held Wednesday, January 25, at 10:00 AM at Myers Colonial Funeral Home in DeRidder, LA.  Reverend Betty O’Banion officiated the funeral.  Burial followed at Old Cypress Cemetery in DeRidder, LA.