Ronnie Lee Waddill

Ronnie Lee Waddill, 71, of Prairie Grove, died Tuesday, November 6, at Regency Hospital in Springdale. Ronnie was born August 21, 1947, to Norman Franklin and Vada Viola Masters Waddill in Newport. He was a Vietnam veteran and enjoyed meeting weekly with a group of fellow veterans after his service. He enjoyed playing golf and his weekly meeting with his coffee group. Ronnie was devoted to his family, his church, and he never met a stranger. He was preceded in death by two brothers; Robert Waddill and Norman Dale "Buddy" Waddill. He is survived by his brother, Carl Eugene Waddill of Prairie Grove; two sisters, Joan Helms of Little Rock and Catherine Harris of Newport; eight nieces and nephews, Franklin Harris, Lana Holt, Carla Huggins, Stephanie Beatty, James Waddill, Brian Waddill, Karey Simmons, and Kelly Bishop; and many great-nieces and nephews. Visitation will begin at 10 a.m. followed by a funeral service at 11 a.m. Tuesday, November 13, at Farmington Church of Christ. Interment with military honors will be at 12 noon at Fayetteville National Cemetery. Arrangements are with Heritage Funeral Home, online guestbook at www.heritageofnwa.com.