Johnnie Fadal Jr.

Johnnie Fadal Jr., 88, passed away Sunday, October 19, 2025. Burial will be on October 29, 2025, at 10:00 a.m. at Oakwood Cemetery with Mark Wible, a long-term friend, officiating. A Memorial Service will follow at 11:00 a.m. at Wilkirson-Hatch-Bailey Funeral Home at 6101 Bosque Blvd. in Waco.

Born in Waco, Texas to Johnnie Fadal and Vessie Lee Wylie. The family moved to Hubbard, Texas where he attended school graduating from Hubbard High School. There he was active in football and baseball. He was drafted by the Pittsburg Pirates and played with their farm team before returning to Texas. Once in Waco, he then pursued a career in pharmacy after attending Navaro Junior College and graduating from the University of Houston Pharmacy School.

He began his 60-year career as a pharmacist in Lake Whitney, Texas and shortly thereafter moved to Waco, Texas where he worked for a locally owned Williams Drug in Southgate Center. He was sportsman enjoying playing racquetball and golf. He was an active member at St. Albans Episcopal Church and recently at Highland Baptist Church.

He is survived by his wife, Carol Crim, his brother, James B. Fadal, and numerous cousins.

The Fadal family would like two very special thanks to Charlie Almaita, and Vanessa Fitzgerald, whose support made extraordinary caregivers and the Residency ay Ridgewood.

In lieu of memorials, Johnnie’s family requests donations made to The University of Houston Pharmacy School or the place of your choosing.