Gregory Waddell was born on February 6, 1959, to parents Wallace and Margaret Waddell. His passing on August 5, 2025, is a tremendous loss to so many. He was a dedicated father, grandfather, son, brother, employee, and friend. No matter how tired or busy he was, if you needed him, he was there for you.
Greg developed a love for travel at an early age. His family moved often due to his father’s military service. The family eventually settled in San Diego, California, where Greg spent his formative years. His love for travel later took him to Germany, where he worked several years on a U.S. military base. Eventually, he returned to San Diego, where he spent the last 15 years working for MTS as a bus driver.
Greg loved biking to work, taking long hikes, and spending time with girlfriend Tammy. Most of all, he treasured any time spent with family. Family was the most important thing to Greg. He deeply loved his children, and anytime he received a picture or video of his grandkids, he could not wait to share it with everyone.
Gregory is preceded by his Mother Margaret Waddell, Father Wallace Waddell and Brother Ricky Waddell.
Greg leaves to cherish his memory sons; Gregory Waddell Jr., Devon Waddell, and Marlon Waddell, daughter Maya Barenz, grandsons; Anthony Sean Waddell and Joel Waddell, granddaughter Sienna Marie Waddell, brother James Waddell, sister in-law Sheila Waddell, brothers; Kevin Waddell and Bobby Waddell, sisters; Gwendolyn Waddell, Deborah Waddell, and Gloria Waddell, nieces; Tamara Waddell-Walker, Tiffany Byars and husband Norris, Holly Amer Waddell and husband Ricardo, Serena Waddell, and Sundai Waddell, nephew Eric Waddell and wife Hanalei, great-nieces; Taylor Caileigh, Ahriel, and Leihana, great-nephews; Carmen, Leonardo, and Amir, as well as other extended family members and friends.
Although we grieve, this is also a time to celebrate family and friendship- the two things Greg treasured the most.
