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WALDROP,
JAMES DAVID, 84
Gainesville - James David (Dave) Waldrop, 84, passed away on May 24, 2015 in the Neuro ICU Unit of Shands Hospital. He was born in Oneonta, Alabama to the late Preston James Waldrop and Victoria Harrell Waldrop. He was preceded in death by his wife of 63 years, Connie Waldrop.
Dave and Connie married in 1951 just before he entered military service in the U.S. Army and was stationed overseas in Worms, Germany. Upon his return home, they lived and worked in Anniston, Alabama and later moved to Gainesville in 1960. Dave worked side by side with his beloved wife for 40 years in their promotional products business in Gainesville. Dave was well known by all of the business community in Gainesville and all of his clients were more friends than business contacts. He was a member of the Presbyterian faith and a longtime member of Gainesville Jaycees. Connie was the center of his life and they traveled together to all corners of the globe. Dave's passions were his family, his friends, fishing and the Gators.
He is survived by his son, Dennis Waldrop (Makiko), brothers Bill Waldrop (June) of Anniston, Alabama, and Daniel Waldrop (Pat) of Jacksonville, sisters Juanita Bryant (Johnny) (Wellington, Alabama) and Judy Mays (Anniston, Alabama), grandsons Harlan James Waldrop and Griffin Arthur Waldrop of Salem, Oregon, and granddaughters Sara Michelle, Julie Alison and Kalley Jean Waldrop.
The family has requested that in lieu flowers, donations may be made to Haven Hospice, 4200 NW 90th Blvd, Gainesville, FL 32606 or Mayo Clinic - Alzheimer's Disease Research, 4500 San Pablo Road, Jacksonville, FL 32224.
Funeral Services will be on Saturday, May 30, 2015 at 10:00 AM at Forest Meadows Funeral Home, 725 NW 23rd Ave, Gainesville. Visitation will be at the funeral home Friday from 5:00-7:00 PM. An online guestbook is available for condolences at
www.forestmeadowsfh.com
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Memories and Condolences
for JAMES WALDROP
Teresa
May 22, 2022
I miss you so much
Teresa Leach
May 22, 2020
I miss you and think about you daily! ❤❤❤
Teresa Leach
May 22, 2019
I miss this man everyday! The way we treated people made everyone is his life feel special. There is no one that can compare to him a loving, kind, gentle soul. Love and miss you❤ Teresa
June 1, 2015
On behalf of the congregation at Highlands Presbyterian Church: We truly enjoyed Dave"s company when he would visit with us at Highlands. His calm, quiet presence was a joy to be around. We know he is in a better place, and , yet, it is so hard for those of us who knew him to say good-bye. We will all be joined together in the here-after. Until then, we brought up his name, and his family, in church this past Sunday, prayers of comfort and peace. In the Name of God, the father, Jesus, His son, and the Holy Spirit, Daryl Mullee
Susan Mickelberry
May 31, 2015
Deepest sympathy and regards to the Waldrop family. Dave was a member of Highlands Presbyterian and while Connie was sick attended regularly for the short hour of the service before returning home to be with Connie. I am saddened to hear of his loss. We will miss his kind and quiet presence. May he and Connie rest in peace together.
Kathy
May 31, 2015
Condolences to the Waldrop family. Dave will be missed at Highlands church.
May 28, 2015
Deepest sympathy to the Waldrop family. Dave was a terrific person to work with for many years. It was a privilege to know Dave (and Connie). Carol & Frank Baker Jacksonville, Fl
Teresa
May 28, 2015
In loving memory of a wonderful person. We will love you and miss you always.
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