Donald Ray "Waldo" Waldrop Marshall, Texas Obituary

Donald Ray "Waldo" Waldrop

<p>Beloved father, cherished grandfather and great-grandfather, treasured brother and friend, Donald Ray Waldrop, age 79, passed away on Tuesday, May 10, 2022 in Longview, Texas.&nbsp; He was born on January 14, 1943 in Marshall, Texas to John Wesley Waldrop and Maxine (Lunsford) Waldrop.</p> <p>Donnie, affectionately known as &ldquo;Waldo&rdquo;, was preceded in death by his wife, JoAnn Vernon Waldrop, who passed away in 1989. Donnie and JoAnn were the loves of each other&rsquo;s lives, marrying in 1961 in Marshall.&nbsp; He is also preceded in death by his parents, John Wesley and Maxine Waldrop and brother, Marvin Floyd Waldrop.&nbsp; He is survived by his children, Terri Waldrop Brown (Ross), Jeff Waldrop (Mindy) and Cheryl Waldrop Davis; grandchildren, Trenton Davis, Chelsea Reno (Scott) and Charla Waldrop; great-grandchildren, Audrey Reno, Aiden Reno, Keira Reno and Collin Reno; siblings, Betty Waldrop Nash and Bobby Waldrop, as well as many other family members and friends.</p> <p>Donnie graduated from MISD in 1961 and attended Panola College.&nbsp; He then joined the U.S. Navy where he proudly served alongside his brother, Floyd.&nbsp; Waldo worked at Eastman Chemical in Longview, retiring after 32 years with the company.&nbsp; He enjoyed golfing, eating at buffets, going to the horse races with Jeff, playing dominos and spending time with his precious family. Donnie, also known as the &ldquo;Road Runner&rdquo;, had a love for travel. He loved taking cruises and traveling everywhere with Trenton. He was a faithful member of Friendship Baptist Church and belonged to the Wednesday Bible Study Group at Cypress Valley Bible Church. Donnie was well loved and will be deeply missed by all who knew him.</p> <p>A time of visitation will be held on Saturday, May 14, 2022 from 5:00-7:00pm at Friendship Baptist Church.&nbsp; Funeral Service will be Sunday, May 15, 2022 at 2:00PM at Friendship Baptist Church with Bro. Matt Paul officiating. Serving as Pallbearers are Byron Waldrop, Duane Waldrop, Danny Vernon, Roy Vernon, Tate Wilkins, Pat Bailey, Scott Westmoreland and Ricky Walsh.&nbsp; Honorary Pallbearers are Harvey Vernon, Kenneth Toothman, Gerald Howard, Alan Clark and the members of the Wednesday Bible Study Group.&nbsp; Interment will be private at Colonial Gardens Cemetery.</p> <p>In lieu of flowers, the family suggests donations to Mission Marshall, where Donnie volunteered: www.missionmarshall.org or P.O. Box 1601, Marshall, TX 75671</p> <p>Online condolences may be offered at www.meadowbrookfh.com</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p>&nbsp;</p>
January 14, 1943 - May 10, 202201/14/194305/10/2022
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Laura White
May 26, 2022
Terri he was such a nice man always enjoyed him when he came in the bank when I worked with you. When I see him out and about he would always speak. So sorry for your loss of your Dad. I know you will miss him! ️
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Linda Hester
May 17, 2022
The Waldrop family
I am so sorry for the loss of your loved one. Donnie was a sweet and good neighbor. Praying for comfort and peace for your family.
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Beverly Whitfield Bowser
May 17, 2022
Terri,
Deepest condolences and most heartfelt loss for you and your family. I am praying for you all to have the peace and understand of God that
surpasses all. God bless you and your family.
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A candle was posted for Donald Ray "Waldo" Waldrop.
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Patrick and Cindy Owens
May 16, 2022
Sorry for your loss. Praying for you and your family.
A candle was posted for Donald Ray "Waldo" Waldrop.
A candle was posted for Donald Ray "Waldo" Waldrop.
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Victor and Patricia Whitfield
May 16, 2022
Deepest condolences and prayers. May God give you comfort and peace.
A candle was posted for Donald Ray "Waldo" Waldrop.
A candle was posted for Donald Ray "Waldo" Waldrop.
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Eddie and Regina Jackson
May 16, 2022
To the Waldrop family,
Our most deepest and heartfelt sympathies and condolences for your family. It is our prayer that God gives you comfort
and strength during this time and all times ahead. You all are in our prayers.
Hands In Prayer was posted for Donald Ray "Waldo" Waldrop.
Hands In Prayer was posted for Donald Ray "Waldo" Waldrop.
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joe v tolleson
May 15, 2022
Teri, Jeff, and Cheryl - Barbara and I are so sorry for your loss. We planned to be at the funeral, but have family members with covid and cannot attend. I have been out of touch with Waldo, but he was a great friend for years. Again, I am sorry we could not come. I don/... Continue Reading
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Keith & Donna Blanton
May 14, 2022
Dear Terri, Jeff & Cheryl: Our prayers continue for each of you & your families as we fondly have many sweet memories of your daddy thru the years. In 1980, I (Donna) was placed into operations at B-25 @Texas Eastman; Waldo was appointed to work along side me on the heat... Continue Reading
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US Flag was posted for Donald Ray "Waldo" Waldrop.
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Mitchell and Nan Myers
May 14, 2022
Love and Prayers,
Mitchell and Nan Myers
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Guest
May 13, 2022