Roger Branson Waddell, age 88 years, of Bel Air, Maryland, formerly of Street, Maryland died on Tuesday, December 1, 2009 at Stella Maris Hospice. He was the husband of Mattie (Campbell) Waddell. They were married for over 67 years.

Mr. Waddell was born on May 4, 1921 at Grassy Creek, North Carolina a son of the late Eugene and Maude (Perkins) Waddell. He graduated from Virginia Carolina High School in 1939. Roger served in the U.S. Navy during World War II. Following the war, he worked as a sheet metal worker for over 30 years, first at the Bainbridge Naval Training Center, Port Deposit, Maryland and later at the Aberdeen Proving Ground, from where he retired in 1985. Prior to moving to Bel Air, he was a member of the Dublin United Methodist Church for many years. A Master Mason, he was a member of Mouth of Wilson Lodge #223, A.F.& A.M. in Grassy Creek. He thoroughly enjoyed spending time in his large garden.

In addition to his wife he is survived by 3 daughters

Diana Skinner of Norrisville, Maryland

Patricia Waddell of Owings Mills, Maryland

Lynn Foshee of Batavia, Illinois

5 Granddaughters

Tricia Lynn Vanover, Deidre Diana Reeves, Emily Lynn Sullivan, Laura Elizabeth Goodnight and Allison Foshee

4 Great Grandchildren

Walter Branson Reeves, Kayla Mae Reeves, Katelyn Rose Vanover and Connor Sean Sullivan.

1 brother

Horace Waddell of Grassy Creek, North Carolina

2 sisters

Alta Hall of Independence, Virginia and Daphene Smith of Charleston, South Carolina

He was preceded in death by his siblings; Eva Waddell Young, Dwight Waddell, Reka Waddell Shoemake, George Waddell, Helen Waddell Butler, Nera Waddell Duvall and Zenna Waddell Halsey.

Funeral service will be on Saturday, December 5 at 10:30 a.m. at the Harkins Funeral Home, 600 Main Street, Delta, Pennsylvania.

Officiating will be Reverend Melissa McDade of Norrisville United Methodist Church.

Friends may call on Saturday from 10:00- 10:30 a.m. at the funeral home.

The interment will be in Bel Air Memorial Gardens.

In lieu of flowers contributions may be made to Alzheimer's Assoc of Greater Maryland, 1850 York Rd., Suite D, Timonium, MD 21093 or to your preferred church or charity.