John Waddell “John A”, 72, entered into rest on November 25, 2017 in Manteca, CA. He was born in Post, Texas on March 17, 1945. John leaves behind his loving wife of 53 years, Cheryl Waddell; his children, Sean Waddell (Rosa) of Manteca, Shannon Waddell (Ilda) of Oakdale and Wendy Buvaro Garawitz of Galt. He was blessed with five grandchildren, Kourtney Buvaro, John Michael Waddell, Thomas Waddell, Kyle Garawitz and Savanah Waddell.