Brian Thomas Waddle, 51, of Galax, Virginia passed away Wednesday, May 3, 2023 at his home.

Brian was born May 9 1971 in Galax, Virginia to the late Raymond Lee Waddle and Wanda Devor Waddle. Brian proudly served his country in the United States Army.

In addition to his mother, he is survived by daughter and son-in-law Amber and Kore Smith of Boone, North Carolina; son Joshua Waddle of Hillsville; grandchildren Lexi Waddle, Kain Waddle, Zane Waddle, and Emma Waddle; sister and brother-in-law Lori and Kevin Carlan of Woodlawn; several nieces and one nephew.

A memorial service will be held Wednesday, May 10, 2023 at 11:00 AM in the Vaughan-Guynn Chapel with Kevin Carlan officiating. The family will receive friends from 10:00 AM until time for the service at the Vaughan-Guynn Chapel.

Vaughan-Guynn Funeral Home in serving the Waddle family. A guestbook is available online at www.vaughanguynn.com .