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James Waldrep Obituary
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December 5, 2012-
April 28, 1936
Bleecker, AL- Fred Waldrep, 76 passed away on Wednesday, December 5, 2012 at his residence. A funeral service will be held on Saturday, December 8, 2012 at 2P.M. at Vance-Brooks Funeral Home with Pastor Keith Sanders officiating. The family will receive friends on Friday, December 7, 2012 from 6 - 8 P.M. at Vance-Brooks Funeral Home. Fred was born on April 28, 1936 in Columbus, GA to the late James Henry Waldrep and Eliza Hall. Fred was a veteran of the U.S. Army and served during the Korean War. He retired after more than 55 years working as an electrician which he loved. Fred was part of the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers LU# 779 Columbus which later merged with the Atlanta brotherhood # 613. He is preceded in death by his parents; daughter Katrina Harrell and his sister Margie Waldrep. Survivors include his wife of 54 years Betty J. Chesser Waldrep of Bleecker, AL; daughter Shannon Deiona Waldrep of Bleecker, AL and Papa's pride and joy Caden F. Waldrep.
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April 4, 2013
Fred was my best friend and like a father that i never had I will miss you forever You were a good man Love Always, Becky
Nicole (Alabama Georgia Insurance)
December 7, 2012
I am so sorry to hear about this. He was a great man and will be missed greatly. Just remember hold your head high and remember he is in a better place. I will keep your family in my prayers! God Bless
Shonna & James Hobbs
December 7, 2012
We are saddened to hear of Fred's passing. Our thoughts and prayers go out to Betty, Shannon and Caden. I pray for my Heavenly Father to wrap His comforting arms around you all. We love you.
shane wade
December 7, 2012
mr.fred was a good person.he will be missed. Love Always shane and mason.
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