George Tabor Waddell

June 26, 1945 - January 22, 2021

George Tabor Waddell, age 75, of Cedar Bluff, Virginia, passed away Friday, January 22, 2021 at his home. He was born in Tazewell County and was the son of the late Paris M. and Erie Tabor Waddell. He was a lifelong resident of the Baptist Valley area and was a former carpenter for Nickels, Inc. He was a U.S. Army Vietnam Veteran. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his sisters: Dora Jean Grindstaff, Nancy Mills, Faye Dye, Ruth McCardell, Hattie Honaker, and Phyllis Christian; and one brother, Jack Waddell. He was the last surviving member of his immediate family. Survivors are: His Wife: Linda Sutherland Waddell Daughter: Laura Lynch of Cedar Bluff, Virginia Son: Kevin Waddell of Draper, Virginia Three Grandchildren: Keisha Lynch, Kaeleigh Waddell, and Dylan Waddell Funeral services for George T. Waddell will be conducted Wednesday, January 27, 2021 at 11am at the Hurst-Scott Funeral Chapel in Richlands, Virginia with the Rev. Bobby Sutherland officiating. Interment will follow at the Southwest Virginia Veterans Cemetery in Dublin, Virginia. Pallbearers will be: Donnie Linkous, Danny Whitt, Jack Charles, Cody Stallard, Mike Stiltner, and David Bandy. Members of Casey-Shortt VFW Post #9640 will conduct military graveside rites. Friends may call Tuesday evening from 6pm until 9pm at the Hurst-Scott Funeral Home in Richlands, Virginia. As a result of the COVID-19 pandemic, only 10 people at a time will be allowed inside the funeral chapel for the visitation. Facial coverings and social distancing guidelines shall be always followed. Hurst-Scott Funeral Home in Richlands, Virginia is in charge of arrangements and those wishing to express sympathy online may do so at www.hurstscottfuneralhomes.com