Photo courtesy of Evans Funeral Home - Florala
Dec 17, 1947 - Dec 8, 2019 (Age 71)
Deliah and Katherine, my love and prayers are with you both. Mr Jimmy was a wonderful man. He was always so kind to me. Sorry I missed being at funeral but I have had bronchitis for weeks.
Barbara Kennedy
December 13, 2019 | Andalusia, AL | Friend
Our prayers are with Delia and all of family.
Jack and Cheryl Oliver
December 13, 2019 | Lake Park, GA | Family
Just heard the news about my beloved friend "Gator". I worked with him at Oceana. We had many laughs together. My heart and prayers goes out to his family. He will always be remembered as one of the most dearest, sweetest man I have known. Will miss you.
Joanne Jennings
December 13, 2019 | Chesapeake, VA | Friend
My prayers go out to the Family. Gator was one of the most wonderful guys I've ever known and my heart is just broken. Knew him from my time at Oceana and he touched everyone he ever met. I will always remember him fondly.
Bunny Moore
December 13, 2019 | Virginia Beach, VA | Friend
One of the best, one of the good ones.
Wally was my first supervisor at NAS Oceana, 1983. From day one he treated myself and my partner, Gunner Jenkins, with utmost respect. He was one of the friendliest people I knew.
He was a dedicated family, both at work and most importantly, at home.
Thoughts and a prayer for his family who ment the world to him.
"Fair Winds and Following Seas Shipmate".
Bud Karl
December 12, 2019 | Chesspeake, VA | Coworker
Thoughts and prayers to the family.
Darrell Foley
December 12, 2019 | Paxton, FL | Friend
I have known Jimmy and his loving family going on 40 years and I worked side by side with Jimmy, or as we knew him as Wally or Gator, for almost 20 years at NAS Oceana in Virginia.
He had a true passion and dedication to his job, co workers, friends and the many customers we served. His job was never easy and every day he did his best with that special smile on his face. Through his daily efforts he definitely made a huge difference making things so much better for those who worked...
Troy Curnutte
December 12, 2019 | Chesapeake, VA | Friend
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Troy Curnutte
December 12, 2019 | Chesapeake, VA | Friend
Delia and family, please know that others feel your pain. Jimmy was one of the sweetest most caring man anyone could have known. Always had a smile on his face and loved by everyone that knew him. He will always be with you in your heart forever. Thinking of you in this time of sorrow. Love to all of you Cecile
Cecile (Flora) Saunders
December 12, 2019 | Virgnia Beach, VA | Friend
James Olen Waldrop Jr of Florala passed away Sunday December 8, 2019 at Scared Heart Hospital in Pensacola. Born December 17, 1947 in Mapelsville, Alabama he was the son of James Olen Waldrop Sr and Grace Waldrop. He was preceded in death by his beloved brother, Richard Lee Waldrop (Drip) of Laurel Hill.
He is survived by his beloved wife, Cordelia (Delia) Ann Harris Waldrop; his beloved daughter, Katharine Ann Waldrop Jenkins; his loving son-in-law, Aron Demar Jenkins; and was blessed with one precious grandson, Aron James Jenkins.
He was a 1967 graduate of Paxton High School where he was voted "Most Friendliest". He enlisted in the United States Navy on June 10, 1968. He served aboard the USS Kitty Hawk during Vietnam, and was honorably discharged on July 7, 1972. His decorations include the National Defense Service Medal, Vietnam Service Medal, Rep. of Vietnam Campaign Medal, Armed Forces Expeditionary Medal, Good Conduct Award, and various unit citations. He then began a 32-year Federal Service Career, during which he served as a base Civil Engineer, he received over 200 letters of appreciation and was named the Naval Air Station Ocean Civilian of the Year for 1992. He retired from Federal Service on August 4, 2004 in Virginia Beach, VA.
After moving back to Florala he and Delia were greatly involved in the community, where he was a member of the Chamber of Commerce from 2004-2011, serving as President from 2009-2011, was a member of the Historical Society, served on the City Council from 2009-2012, was a Volunteer Fire Fighter, was a member of the Planning and Zoning Board and President of the Housing Authority of the City of Florala. He was a member of Lockhart Baptist Church. In lieu of flowers the family would ask you to kindly consider a donation to Cancer Freeze or the Wounded Warrior Project.
Memorial services for James Olen Waldrop Jr will be 2PM Thursday December 12, 2019 at Evans Funeral Home with John Bryan officiating. Visitation will be 1 hour before services.
Please join us in remembering James Olen Waldrop Jr by visiting our Memorial at evansfuneralhomeal.com. Through this site we invite you to share your thoughts and fond memories with our family.
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