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A visitation will be held from 9:30 a.m. until service time on Saturday, March 7, at The Cathedral of St. Francis de Sales. Mass of Christian Burial will begin at 11 a.m. at the church, with burial following at St. Francis de Sales Cemetery No. 1.
He is survived by two sons, Thomas Scott Waldrip Jr. "Scotty" and wife, Christine Pellegrin Waldrip of Houma; Timothy Waldrip and wife, Brenda Bell Waldrip of Madisonville, Texas; one daughter, Sheri Waldrip Smith and husband, Kenneth Smith of Houma; his grandchildren, Mark Waldrip, Angelle (Jordan) Smith Baugh, Jennifer Smith, Caley (Robbie) Smith Krug, and Sara Smith; four great-grandchildren, Evan and Emma Baugh, and Georgia and Smith Krug.
He is preceded in death by his wife of 50 years, Frances Dagate Waldrip; parents, Benjamin Waldrip Sr. and Birdie Ruth Scott Waldrip; and two brothers, Milton Waldrip and Ben Waldrip.
Scotty was a World War II veteran, a graduate of Sam Houston State University with a degree in Agriculture, and a parishioner of St. Francis de Sales Cathedral. He was actively involved in the Knights of Columbus, the St. Joseph Italian Society and numerous Mardi Gras organizations.
The family would like to thank the staff and nurses of Haydel Hospice as well as his many caregivers.
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to The Society of St. Joseph, Husband of Mary; 500 Goode St. Houma, La. 70360.
Ordoyne Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
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Tommy Bergeron
March 7, 2020
Scotty, Tim and Sheri. Sorry for loss. May he rest in peace. I have many good memories of your dad and the rest coffee shop gang at Ronnie's Drug Store... Tommy and Chris Bergeron
Tommy Bergeron
March 7, 2020
Sorry for your loss, I have many good memories of Scotty and the rest of the coffee shop gang at Ronnie's Drug Store. May He rest in Peace.. Tommy and Chris Bergeron
Tommy Bergeron
March 7, 2020
Sorry for your loss, I have many good memories of Scotty and the rest of the coffee shop gang at Ronnie's Drug Store. May He rest in Peace.. Tommy and Chris Bergeron
American Legion Post 272- Montegut La.
March 3, 2020
May you Rest In Peace, from your comrades in arms.
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