Edward Waddell Obituary

On Wednesday evening, October 15, 2025, Edward Leon Waddell, a father, uncle, brother, and resident of Spartanburg, SC, transitioned peacefully while sleeping, at the age of 76, at Spartanburg Medical Center. Mr. Waddell, a native of Chesnee, SC, was born on March 7, 1949. He was the son of the late Haywood Waddell and the late Mattie Pearl Durrah Waddell. He was the first black graduate of Chesnee High School and a graduate of Benedict College, with a degree in biology. He was an active and dedicated member of Mount Moriah Baptist Church, a radio personality of WASC 1530 AM radio station, a retired Corrections Officer, and served actively in the community and various organizations until his health declined. He was predeceased by his sister, Elizabeth Waddell Monroe. Mr. Waddell leaves to mourn his loss: one daughter, Dr. Amy Christina Waddell of Spartanburg, SC; one special niece, Lydia Pearl Monroe of Washington, DC; a stepdaughter, Kesha (Carsen) Hurst of Boiling Springs, SC; a stepson, Keith L. Manning of Manhattan, NY; a brother, Frederick (M Waddell of Spartanburg, SC; six grandchildren; and a host of godchildren, nieces, nephews, aunts, uncles, cousins, and friends. The funeral of Edward Leon Waddell will be held on Sunday, October 26, 2025, at 3:00 p.m., at the Callaham-Hicks Chapel, 28 N. Dean Street, Spartanburg, SC 29302. Reverend Dr. Benjamin Snoddy will officiate. A Celebration of Life will be held at a later date. Visitation is at the home of his daughter, 712 Cerons Street, Moore, SC 29369, and will begin on Wednesday, 10/21/2025, from 3:30 PM until 9:00 PM daily. To send flowers to the family, please visit our floral store.