Clarence P. Waddell

CLARENCE P. WADDELL (8-30-1926 to 1-12-11) ASHEVILLE - Clarence P. Waddell, 84, passed away peacefully on January 12, 2011, at the Hospice Solace Center. A native of Asheville, he was the son of the late Helen W. Hamer Ellis and the late Wilkins C. Turner. Clarence graduated from Lee H. Edwards High School in 1943, and then served two years in the United States Navy during WWII in fire and rescue services. After the war, he traveled coast to coast exploring the country and working in many cities along the way. He shared many interesting stories of his travels and experiences during those early years of his life. Later, he became the family genealogist imparting even greater tales about our colorful family heritage. Returning to Asheville in 1959, he began working in the HVAC business and became a highly skilled technician. He retired in 1991 from UNCA as a HVAC/R supervisor. Surviving family members are Wanda W. McMahan, Johnsie Waddell, Deb Hensley and husband Gary and their children Caleb and Joshua Hensley, Claude Waddell Jr., Stuart Rice, Mickey Foster, Gina King, Brian King and wife Laura, and their children Christopher, Bryson and Kaitlyn, and many others. In addition, he leaves behind his friend Betty and life long friends Conrad and Max. A celebration of his life will be held at 2 PM Saturday, January 22, 2011, at Groce Funeral Home on Patton Avenue. Burial will follow at Green Hill Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 1 PM until the service hour at the funeral home.