Photo courtesy of Woodfin Funeral Chapel - Murfreesboro
Murfreesboro, Tennessee
Jun 2, 1928 – Oct 26, 2022
Roy Lee Waldron, age 94 of Murfreesboro, TN passed away peacefully on October 26, 2022. He was born on June 2, 1928 in LaVergne, TN to the late Emmett Washington Waldron, Sr. and Daisy Mae Taylor Waldron. In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by his son, Kenneth Webster Waldron; and siblings, Emmett Waldron, Jr., Paul Waldron, Gertrude Waldron Pavatte Travis, Fred Waldron, Glen Waldron, and Vester Waldron.
Mr. Waldron is survived by his wife of 73 years, Mary Joyce Webster Waldron; children, Kevin (Merilyn) Waldron, Karen (Gary) Adkins, and Steve (Trish) Waldron; grandchildren, Jonathan (Wendy) Waldron, Erick (Jena) Waldron, Meriam (David) Miller, Tiera (Brad) Betts, Brittany (T.J.) Schaffer, Gable (Catherine) Adkins, Grayson (Shelby) Adkins, Gage Adkins, Daisy Adkins, Noah (Nicole) Waldron, Eli Waldron, and Samuel Waldron; and great-grandchildren, Jon Tristan, Kealan, and Keria Waldron, Levi, Leah, Lily, and Liam Waldron, Makenna, Mercedes, Melody, and Maebry Miller, Emory, Kendall, Christian, Coleman, and Kaiden Betts, Scarlett and Tate Schaffer, and Adalyn and Ellie Adkins.
Mr. Waldron graduated from Smyrna High School in 1946, where he earned the honor of valedictorian. He married Joyce Webster on June 7, 1949. After a brief enlistment at the end of WWII, he began working for the Montgomery Ward Company prior to his lifelong career and passion in the building and development business. He was elected to the Rutherford County School Board from 1968 to 1976, where he served as chairman. He was instrumental in the development of Riverdale and Oakland High Schools and a number of other county and city schools. Roy Waldron Elementary was named in his honor. Mr. Waldron served the Lord as an Elder of the Florence Church of Christ for 46 years, beginning August 1974. He was a member of the board of directors for the National Bank of Murfreesboro, which later became First Tennessee Bank. He was elected “Man of the Year” in 1976 by the LaVergne Men’s Club and was awarded the Chamber of Commerce “Business Legend” in 2000. Mr. Waldron remained active in civic and community charities and continued to donate to the causes that were dear to he and his wife. He loved the Lord and dedicated his life to his wife and family.
Visitation with the Waldron family will be Friday, October 28, 2022 from 9:00 AM to 11:00 AM at Woodfin Memorial Chapel in Murfreesboro. Funeral service will begin at 11:00 AM. Burial will follow at Roselawn Memorial Gardens.
Read MoreSorry to hear of Mr. Waldron’s passing.
Paul Lamb
October 29, 2022 | Smyrna, TN | Acquaintance
Kevin and Steve, sorry to hear about the passing of father, he was truly a Southern Gentleman !
Gary Brown
October 29, 2022 | Miramar Beach, FL | Friend
Sorry we did not hear about Roy’s passing in time to attend the funeral. Henry and I have a lot of fond memories of Roy Lee, especially the family reunions. Our condolences go out to you family.
Judy & Henry Higgins
October 28, 2022 | Nashville, TN | Family
I remember Mr. Roy having good knowledge of the Bible; he was a very good Bible class teacher for adults and teens. Mr. Roy was a very friendly man and made sure he spoke with everyone visiting church services. He seemed to be truly interested in others lives and will be greatly missed by all who knew him.
My prayers go up for the peace and comfort of the Waldron family.
Mary Lou Didson
October 28, 2022 | Gallatin, TN | Friend
Mr. Roy had one of the best business minds of any client I had the pleasure to serve. His love for our LORD overshadowed all of his decisions. He was generous to a fault and once told me “I keep trying to give away my financial blessings but the LORD has a bigger shovel than I do and HE just gives me more.”
Randall Matlock
October 28, 2022 | Murfreesboro, TN | Friend
Roy was a wonderful person giving his love, his family, his work, and himself to the Lord. I was honored to know him. He was a great person to serve under at Florence Church of Christ. To his wife and family, I am so sorry for your loss, may he rest in the Lord until He comes.
Larry Miller
October 28, 2022 | Smyrna, TN | Friend
Going to miss visiting with Roy when we stop by. He was a true southern gentleman. Love you both. Jo and Tim
JoEllen Madigan
October 27, 2022 | Champaign, IL | Friend
The Woods family is very sorry for your loss. Sincerely Stuart & Ed
Stuay Woods
October 27, 2022 | Woodbury, TN | Friend
Such a fine Christian man, he built our first house and allowed us to move in without any money down, which allowed two young people to get a start, He will always be a special friend, God Bless this fine Christian man.
Janice and James Spivey
October 27, 2022 | LaVergne, TN | Friend