Mike Waddell, 60, of Poplar Bluff, passed away Sunday, May 21, 2017 at his residence.
He was born March 19, 1957 to Rod and Ruby (Morse) Waddell in West Covina, Calif. He graduated from Granite City North High School in 1976. After graduating he started as a security officer at Edgewater Casino in Laughlin, Nevada. He later went to work for Gold Strike/Circus-Circus Casino where he eventually retired as the Head of Security and Slots. During his time working in the casinos he became acquainted with Hugh Hefner and had the honor to party at the Playboy Mansion and meet the Dallas Cowboy Cheerleaders.
Mike enjoyed playing golf and racquetball.
After moving to Poplar Bluff he bought Loch Loma Store and eventually turned it in to Mike's Bar.
Mike is survived by his four siblings, Randy Waddell, Nanette Neel, and Patrice (Steve) Bostic, all of Poplar Bluff, Mo., and Jeff Waddell of Phoenix, Ariz.; his best friend and ex-wife, Marsha Waddell of Poplar Bluff; one daughter, Melissa Hayes of Florida; and his grandchildren, Lexis, Livi, and Jessalee Hayes.
He was preceded in death by his parents.
A memorial gathering and pot luck dinner will be held from 5-8 p.m. Friday, May 26, 2017 at Moore Funeral Service in Poplar Bluff. Immediately following the family and friends invite everyone to Mike's Bar on W Highway.
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