Charles L. Waddell

Birth date: May 13, 1932 Death date: Jul 19, 2022

Charles L. Waddell, a towering political figure who represented Loudoun and parts of Fairfax County in the Virginia Senate for nearly three decades, died July 19, 2022, in Leesburg. He was 90. Waddell, who served as chair of the S Read Obituary

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Troy Zimmerman

180w ago

Charlie became friends with everybody he met, including the Zimmerman family as fellow residents of Broad Run Farms. If there was one constant, it was having Charlie as our State Senator. He was a public servant in the truest sense, going back to his time on the Board of Supervisors. I always remember my mother explaining how students in Loudoun had to purchase their textbooks until Charlie put an end to that inconceivable practice. I had the privilege of being one of his two staff assistants during the 1981 Legislative Session, working full-time in his Richmond office as a college student. While I was already a Political Science Major, that experience left no doubt in my mind that I wanted to work on Capitol Hill. For nine years following my graduation a year later, I had the good fortune of working for a U.S. Senator and a U.S. Representative.

My condolences to Charlie's entire family and his many friends.

Troy Zimmerman

Harold Gardner

181w ago

Charlie was a good friend of our family! I remember him when I was very young! He was a kind and genuine man and will be missed by our whole family. Rest in peace old friend.thoughts .and prayers to the family.- Harold T. Gardner

Dawn Gittings

181w ago

I have had the pleasure of being Charlie's dental hygienist for many years. He has always held a special place in my heart, and he will be greatly missed. For one he always broke out singing "Delta Dawn" to me when I called him back for his appointment. We always laughed about it. Along with Charlie I am a huge Philadelphia Eagles fan so we would always analyze either the current season or the upcoming one depending on when I saw him. Fly Eagles Fly! I know Charlie will be watching from above when the football season starts. My deepest condolences to his family.

Dawn Gittings

Michael Menapace Sr.

181w ago

My deepest condolences to the entire Waddell family and friends of Senator Waddell during this difficult time. When I learned of Senator Waddell’s passing the American Flag on the flag pole in our front yard was immediately lowered to half- staff out of respect for the Patriot and servant we’d lost! I’m certain that Senator Waddell had an impact on so many across the Commonwealth of Virginia during his time in the Senate, so I’m confident there’s countless stories of how he helped his constituents…. of course I have my own Senator Waddell story and I owe him so much more than words can express! He will be missed by all who had the privilege to know him!

Anonymous

181w ago

Sent a Sweet Tranquility Basket to the Waddell family.

A beautiful assortment of roses, daisies, and other flowers arranged in a woven basket.

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Sharon Pandak

181w ago

Senator Waddell was a strong supporter of local governments, and a receptive listener to those of us who contacted him on our locality's behalf. I was fortunate to talk with him on occasion behalf of Prince Willliam County and remember those discussions as being pleasant amidst the hectic legislative pace. My condolences. Sharon Pandak

Ann Willingham - Creveling

181w ago

Many memories of Charlie, but the best story I can tell goes like this: A friend and I went to a Halloween Party at the Ross's home dressed as Southern Belles. I had found an old black wig, put that on with a hat and the southern belle outfit and off we went to the party. We had a lot of trooper friends and some of them also attended the party. Now we all know how much Charlie loved to sing. After he finished singing, my friend and I went up to him to say hello. He pulled me down on his lap, and said, "Who might this pretty young belle be?" and I said, "Well, love, you'll just have to guess! " ( with the most southern accent I could cough up) Well, he guessed many of the girls who he knew and some of
us who worked together in our office, but to this day, he never guessed it was me, Ann Willingham-Creveling. My partner in crime was Tarra Sullivan!!! We've laughed so many times over that night!!!!!

My deepest sympathy to all of Charlie's family, especially Scott and Judy.
My love and hugs to you both.

Frank A Gasperini

181w ago

Charlie was a great friend and one of the last generation of politicians to put career & partisanship second to serving the future. He will be missed by Vicki and me as well as by his many friends from the Leesburg Presbyterian church, spring arbor, and the community at large. We know Charlie is still singing somewhere " in the great bye and bye", and if there are mules in heaven, Molly Mule must have been standing at the gate to meet him!

Al Van Huyck

181w ago

I can only hope at the funeral Friday, that someone will sing with gusto "The Wabash Cannonball" as that was Charlie's theme song and whatever the situation his rendition always moved us all to action on his vision or his politics. It was my pleasure and privilege to work with the Senator in the 1990's. And then to be an active supporter of Mark Herring who in many ways added to Charlie's legacy over the years. I will miss him as he represents the quality and dedication of our early leaders that have left us this unique and wonderful County today. Al Van Huyck

Tom Julia

181w ago

Virginia has lost a great public figure and gentleman, who I first met 37 years ago in Richmond. We worked on many things together, but more importantly we became friends. I will always remember you, Charlie, and your smile and upbeat spirit.

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