Mr. James Ronald "Ronnie" Waddell, age 79. of Thomaston, died Saturday, May6, 2023, at Brightmoor Hospice in Griffin GA.

Mr. Waddell was born on September 5, 1943, in Eufaula, AL, to the late Herbert Newton Waddell and the late Jewell Poteat Waddell.  He worked as a Die Maker at Federal Paperboard and was a member of Clark's Chapel Baptist Church.  He served his country in the Georgia Army National Guard.  In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by his brothers, Wayne and Michael Waddell.

Survivors include his wife, Katherine "Kay" Blount Waddell of Thomaston; daughter, Dawn (Pete) Key of Eatonton GA, son, Jim (Michelle) Waddell Jr. of Thomaston; brother, Kenneth (Mary) Waddell of Thomasville GA; sister-in-law, Frances Waddell; grandchildren, Corey (Crystal) Key, Katherine Skinner, Daniel Key, Emilie Waddell, Claire Waddell; great-grandchildren, Avery, Colton, Hunter, Magnolia, Sam, Shelby, and Jackson.

Funeral services for Mr. Waddell will be held on Tuesday, May 9, 2023, at Clark's Chapel Baptist Church at 2:00 pm, with burial to follow in Upson Memorial Gardens Cemetery. The family will receive friends on Tuesday, May 9, 2023, from 1:00 - 2:00 pm at Clark's Chapel Baptist Church.