Jerry Waddles

Jerry Waddles, 77, passed away at 9:48 p.m. on Wednesday, January 3, 2024, at Wapakoneta Manor.

Jerry was born on January 10, 1946, in Larkslane, Kentucky, to the late Aron & Gertrude (Ramey) Waddles.                                

Jerry served in the U.S. Air Force from 1968 – 1970 in Vietnam , then worked heavy equipment in construction.  He loved to go hunting, fishing, camping, and work in his garden.  He enjoyed bargain shopping at Stites with Linda, the love of his life.  Jerry liked taking trips to Kentucky to visit Pinetree Hollow and he enjoyed watching old Western movies.

He is survived by a son, Tony Sizemore; four grandchildren: Cory Watson, Sierra Sizemore, Kendra Bond, and Savannah Sizemore; sister, Elouise Nickles; niece, Melissa Hughes; nephew, Tim Nickles; several great-nieces and great-nephews; and the love of his life, Linda Leist.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by brothers, Bernie Waddles and Johnie Waddles; and brother-in-law, Paul Nickles.

The family will receive friends from 2 - 5 p.m. on Sunday, January 7, 2024, at Chamberlain-Huckeriede Funeral Home, Lima, Ohio.  The funeral service will begin at 1  p.m. on Monday, January 8, 2024, at the funeral home.  Rev. Terry Brock will officiate.  Burial will follow at Memorial Park Cemetery, Lima.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Veteran’s Food Pantry in Lima.

Arrangements handled by Chamberlain-Huckeriede Funeral Home.  Condolences may be expressed at www.chamberlainhuckeriede.com.