James Malvin Waddles

James M. Waddles, 86, of Keo, Arkansas, passed away on August 14, 2020. He was born to parents Malvin and Eller Waddles, on September 4, 1933. He married the love of his life Wanda Sartin on February 2, 1951. Together they raised six children: Edgar Waddles (Angie), JoAnn Davis (Billy Ray), Carolyn Paulette (Victor), Billy Waddles (Kathryn), David Waddles, and Jimmy Waddles (Melody). He is also survived by 22 grandchildren, 39 great-grandchildren and one great-great-grandchild. He was preceded in death by his siblings, Wink Walls; Lucille Harmon; Dorothy Dycus; daughter Linda Sue Waddles; two grandsons, Jason Davis and Jim Waddles; one great-granddaughter, Bailey Davis; and one great-grandson, Bradley Young. Visitation will be held at New Life Ministries, Monday, August 17 from 5-8 p.m. The funeral service will be held at New Life Ministries on Tuesday, August 18th at 11 a.m. State of AR COVID-19 directives: Face coverings required. Maintain social distancing. Full obit and guestbook at www.SmithFamilyCares.com.