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Posted by: Kate Prince on Feb 18, 2021

Kingsport lawyer Gorman Waddell died on Feb. 13. A graduate of Vanderbilt Law School, Waddell would go on to practice law for 56 years. In 1966, he helped establish Moore Stout Waddell Law Firm in Kingsport, which would later become Wilson Worley Moore Gamble and Stout. Gorman served on a number of boards in the Kingsport area and was involved with many service clubs within the community. Gorman will lie in state tomorrow from noon until 4 p.m. EST at Hamlett Dobson Funeral Home and a private graveside service will be held per his wishes. A celebration of life service will be held at a later date. In lieu of flowers, anyone wishing to make a donation in Waddell’s memory may do so to Second Harvest Food Bank, 1020 Jericho Dr., Kingsport, TN 37663.