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Lisa Clark
February 21, 2023
Can´t believe you are going for this long. Missed by all
Lisa Clark
Renee Johnson
February 22, 2022
May God bring you peace of mind and wrap you in his arms and carry you through on the days that are hardest for you , much love and many prayers
Adam Stepp
March 8, 2021
May God bless you and your family as you endure this loss and bring comfort to your hearts as I know it has to be one of the hardest things to do when you bury your child I'll be praying for the family and to the family I'm deeply sorry for your loss and sending love to yall from Mississippi
Melanie Wallace
March 5, 2021
My condolences to the family of Lance Waldroup. May his soul rest in peace. I pray God gives his family peace and strength. And to his friends too.
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Terry Wilkerson
March 5, 2021
Like millions of others, I only knew Lance through his TV appearances. Lance was a true good old boy and a gentle soul. Condolences to his family and friends.
Janelle oaks
March 4, 2021
So sorry for the family's loss I watch moonshiners every time it's on lance was to young to die so sorry.
Mike W
March 4, 2021
ONLY THE GOOD DIE YOUNG....
RIP BRO
Tracy Owens
March 4, 2021
I am very sorry about the loss of Lance. Your family are in my thoughts and prayers
Jason Saunders
March 4, 2021
I´m very sorry for the family and friends and moonshiners on Lance death! He will be missed!
Danny Jones
March 4, 2021
Sorry to hear of his passing. Sending love and prayers from Flatwoods, KY.
S.PICKETT
March 4, 2021
Praying for the family, R.I.P LANCE
Len Novak Pgh PA
March 4, 2021
My sincere sympathy to the Waldrop Family an all Moonshiners . Lance will be missed by all your followers.
DAVID DESIMONE
March 4, 2021
I'M DEEPLY SORRY TO HERE ABOUT LANCE REST IN PEACE AND PRAYERS FOR HIS FAMILY AS WELL!!!
Jeff Schurman
March 4, 2021
My wife and I were shocked to learn that Lance had passed away . We enjoyed seeing him on Moohshiners . Our thoughts and prayers go out to the family . He will be sadly missed .
Karen Toldo
March 4, 2021
So sorry for your loss. I will keep Lance's family in my prayers. Lance was a genuinely nice guy and he will be missed. R.I.P. Lance
David Keith Balch
March 4, 2021
So sorry to hear of Lance passing to his eternal home. Thoughts and prayers for his Mom, Dad and other family and friends.
The Leopard family
March 3, 2021
We are so so sorry to hear of your beloved son Lance passing, we enjoyed watching Mr Jeff and Lance work side by side on the tv. The Leopard family want to thank you for sharing your son with us it was a Honor to turn on the show every week and see his always happy face. There´s no words any of us can say to ease your pain in your hearts or the void in your life, it was and still is a blessing to watch the reruns and see him there. Again we are so so sorry for the loss of your son... The Leopard family is sending lots of love and prayers to the family and Mrs Lynn and Mr Jeff God Bless. FLY HIGH MY FRIEND FOR HEAVEN GAINED A TRUE ANGLE.. RIP MY FRIEND...
Eddie Keefer
March 3, 2021
This is very sad news..
I love this show and just finished watching the latest episode..
I´m very sorry for your loss and my thoughts and prayers for the family..
May you rest in peace
Patty Card
March 3, 2021
My sincere sympathies go out to the family of Lance. A young life lost too soon. R.I.P Lance. God Bless you all.
Cheryl
March 3, 2021
I was devastated to hear about Lance. I always enjoyed watching him on the show. He had such a big heart and quietness to him. Prayers to your family during this difficult time and may be rest in peace. He will be missed by many fans!
AngelaShealy
March 3, 2021
Prayers for the family. So sorry for yalls loss.
Rene
March 3, 2021
Keep your eyes up and look to the clouds and know your beloved one is there smiling at you. Heartfelt condolences. Rene Klimek
Kim Staton
March 3, 2021
I love the show and all the people on it. So sad to know that Lance is no longer with us. Condolences to the family and friends and may God give you peace and comfort at this time.
Marsha Bird
March 3, 2021
Our prayers and condolences are going out to Lance family.We are truly sorry and our prayers are with you.The Birds Savannah GA
Daniel and Saundra Warlick
March 3, 2021
We love the show and all the people on it. So sad to know that Lance is no longer with us. Condolences to the family and friends and may God give you peace and comfort at this time. Tillamook Or
Shawn Hines
March 3, 2021
My most heartfelt sympathies and condolences go out to his family and friends. As only a fan of Moonshiners the show, Im very much saddened to hear of his passing. God bless him and his and may he rest in peace. You are missed and remembered Lance
Robert Martin
March 3, 2021
Rest high on that mountain. Enjoyed knowing you on Moonshiners.
Stephen knappitsch
March 3, 2021
Rip Lance big fan of moonshiners remember your absinthe shine hope you make some good shine up there xxx
Walter McVey
March 3, 2021
So sorry for your loss. I remember Lance's Absinthe R&D, and his tenacity until he got it right. My prayers are with the Waldroup family.
Carol
March 3, 2021
May God bless your family in this time of loss of your son( Lancy). Keep stronge for each other. God bless you.
Rhonda DeVito
March 3, 2021
I'm so sorry to hear of Lance's passing loved watching you both on moonshiners your in my thoughts and prayers
Ann & John Geddes
March 3, 2021
So very sorry for your loss. May his Star "shine" bright in the night sky.
Lori Gill
March 3, 2021
So sorry to hear of your beloved son Lance. I always enjoyed watching you both.
Prayers for comfort, peace and guidance.
Jeff & Stacy Oliver, Vacaville California
March 3, 2021
Today the Oliver's hearts are heavy learning of the passing of Lance last night, although we only knew he on TV, we just knew he was good people. Sometimes life just isn't fair, prayers to the Waldroup family. Rest easy Lance, you were loved beyond words.
Tom and Nichole Spath
March 3, 2021
We are so sorry for such a tragic loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all! Love from Macon, Georgia
Virginia A Montgomery
March 3, 2021
Jeff and Lynn,Our hearts are with you both in love and Prayers. We feel like ya'll are friends watching ya'll on the show reminds us of my Husband's Dad who was a Moonshiner.God bless and keep you in his love and care. With heartfelt condolences Richard and Virginia
Cliff Cranford
March 3, 2021
Sorry to here of Lances passing
william mackenzie 3rd
March 3, 2021
sorry for you loss . god bless
Sharon Farnsworth
March 3, 2021
So very sorry for the loss of your son.He will be greatly missed RIP Lance
Mary a Harvey
March 3, 2021
To the family, so sorry for your lost. I have watched moonshiners, enjoyed watching Lance and his dad working side by side. No words can take your pain away. Lance will be deeply missed. Rest in peace Lance God took another angel to heaven. Up in heaven keep making moonshine.
Aaron J. Potts "Pottsy"
March 3, 2021
So sorry for your loss. God Speed To Lance. God Bless You & Your Family.
Clarence and Misty Grayson
March 3, 2021
So sorry for your loss. My the Lord wrap his arms around you and comfort you. He will be missed. Praying for you and your family.
Christina and Paul Keathley
March 3, 2021
We're very saddened to hear this news. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. We will miss him on the show.
Jason and dottie Jaggie
March 3, 2021
We are so very sorry for your loss me and my wife loved y'all on the show I can't even imagine what you and your wife is going through so I am going to just pray for ya
Lee Williams
March 3, 2021
May the Lord above wrap his loving pour his grace onto your family and friends, Rest in Peace.
Rebecca Smith
March 3, 2021
With all my love and heartfelt condolences to his family, I am so sorry for your loss. You will truly be missed Lance, I loved watching you on the show, it´s not gonna be the same without you. With all my love and prayers, your number 1 fan Becky Smith, Hattiesburg, Ms.
Debra Kay Ewing
March 3, 2021
Deeply sorry of the loss of your Son. My prayers are with Mark and his wife and family.RIP Lance you were a True shiner Sincerely Deb Ewing INDIANAPOLIS
Rebecca Smith
March 3, 2021
I am so sorry to hear about Lance´s passing; my heart is just broken and goes out to his family. I loved watching Lance on Moonshiners and I am going to miss him so much. I just can´t believe he´s gone, doesn´t seem real to me. I will be praying for his family during this most difficult time. God bless and be with you all. R.I.P Lance, you are truly missed my friend. I certainly hope I will get to meet you in Heaven one day. With all my love and deepest condolences...God´s speed to all.
Jason kuntz
March 3, 2021
Rest in peace my brother
Ronnie Barnett
March 3, 2021
Our prayers an sympathy to the family,he will be missed dearly,RIP brother Lance.
The Wrights
March 3, 2021
Prayers for the family. We really enjoyed watch Lance and Jeff on Moonshiners.
Nancy Pine
March 3, 2021
Sorry to hear this terribly sad news of Lance's passing. God be with you both & your families.
Gene and Ruth Hockenberry of Pennsylvania
March 3, 2021
Our deepest condolensces to you all on the loss of Lance.
The Sanchez Family
March 2, 2021
Our condolences go out to all of you. May Lance RIP. We enjoyed watching both Jeff and Lance on Moonshiners.
Scott Malott
March 2, 2021
Sorry for your loss. Lance was my favorite on the show. I'm a big guy 2 it was nice to see tv put another big guy on.
Nadine Hollifield
March 2, 2021
I'm a fan from Gastonia N.C.and I'm sorry for your loss. I'll miss seeing him. God Bless all of you
Timothy Joseph vaughan
March 2, 2021
Rip brother Lance you will be missed but not forgotten condolences to the family i am sorry for your loss im from Hillsborough nc sincerely timothy Vaughan
Pete Noell
March 2, 2021
RIP Lance.Praying for your family.
Dennis and tammy burgess
March 2, 2021
Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.as a parent we couldn't even imagine what your going threw.just remember hes in the arms of the lord now.god bless yall.from South Carolina.
Howard Davis
March 2, 2021
My thoughts and prayers go out to his family at this very difficult time. I enjoyed watching him and his Dad on Moonshiner's. He will be missed...
George L Smith
March 2, 2021
My deepest sympathy goes out to the family, I enjoyed watching Lance on the show. I will miss from seeing him on the show with his Dad and Mark.
Jon Graham
March 2, 2021
I´m so sorry to hear of a memorable guy like Lance was. I only know him from the show but I always liked him and his dad on the show. My heart goes out to Lance´s family in their loss.
Sincerely,
Jon Graham
Enfield NH
Issac chambers
March 2, 2021
I´m sorry to hear although just finding out I love the show and wish the family well I will pray for y´all I´m from Kentucky love y´all
Robin Gale Cook
March 2, 2021
My sincere condolences to Lance's family and friends. Gone far to young. I enjoyed many hours of watching him on Moonshiners. I will never forget when he made the Absinthe, and it made his Dad sick... Lance said " Maybe it's an acquired taste!" Keep them laughing in Heaven... God bless
Josh Jones
March 2, 2021
My deepest condolences to your family. I loved seeing Lance on tv. He will be missed.
Erick
March 2, 2021
I've watched the kid making liquor on tv for awhile with his pops and Mark. It was fun to watch him learn the ups and downs from the liquor trade. Condolences to his family and friends from NY state. Gone but not forgotten moonshine outlaw.
John lovingfoss
March 2, 2021
Prayers to the family I watch the show regularly I´m watching it right now you will be missed lance
Jeffery Conley
March 2, 2021
My condolences to lances family and friends so very sorry to hear of his passing . RIP
Andrea Macarthur
March 2, 2021
So very sorry for your loss. He truly was a joy to watch here from Southwest Florida. May the lord be with you in your time of loss.
Robert Hudson
March 2, 2021
May GOD wrap his arms around you Jeff and your wife , I don´t know your pain but pray God will bring comfort and peace to your hearts
Patricia olsen
March 2, 2021
Sorry to hear about your lost he was a nice man we are going to miss him .we always watch moonshines all the time .please except prayers .pat &oscar olsen say safe
Mark Hewett
March 2, 2021
I am so sorry to hear of his passing. As a father I can't imagine the pain that you must be going through.
My prayers for the family are that the grace of God will be with them.
Darlene Qualls
March 2, 2021
I'm sorry for your loss, Lance will be greatly missed. Was a credit to moonshiners, God be with the family.
Jason Gorman
March 2, 2021
I´m so sorry for your loss. I always loved seeing him work his magic around the still site. RIP brother.
Mai Dixiwrecked
March 2, 2021
Very sorry for your loss.
Kurt Ingalls
March 2, 2021
I would like to extend our condolences from our family to the Waldroup family I will surely miss seeing those faces he used to make when he would take a drink of liqour. God speed my ole friend and my thoughts and prayers go with Jeff and the Mrs I know he was your only son and that is a tough blow I will surely have y'all in my thoughts and prayers and close to my heart. May Lance R.i.p. I will be making a run to honor the loving memory of my ole buddy till we meet again one day my friend!!
Dawn Herron
March 2, 2021
Our thoughts and prayers go out to Lance´s family and friends. May god give you all strength and comfort at this time, he will be missed terribly. I have enjoyed watching him and his dad on Moonshiners. So sorry for the loss of this young man. Rest In Peace. Philippi, West Virginia.
Tena S
March 2, 2021
My deepest sympathy over the loss of your son Lance. Sending strength and peace to you and your family. Rest in peace Lance you will be missed by many.
William and Suzanne
March 2, 2021
You will be so missed. Shine on brother!
Justin Z Pruitt
March 2, 2021
I hope he is at peace my condolences to the family I hope he's up there distilling with the big man making the best liquor in the galaxy
Robert M
March 2, 2021
Sorry for your loss. Loved the Moonshiners episode where he made some Absinthe. Take care.
John phelps
March 2, 2021
May his journey deliver him to the promised land with all his favorite foods and his own beverages waiting for a grand feast with his friends, family,mane his savior and creator to share the divine feast.
Kim
March 2, 2021
So sorry for your loss. I enjoyed watching him on Moonshiners.
Rebecca Eaker
March 2, 2021
I was shocked when I watched this weeks episode of Moonshiners .He will be missed but not forgotten I'm praying for the family
Janine E Davis
March 2, 2021
My thoughts and prayers are with your family at this difficult time. I enjoyed watching both of you on the moonshiners.
Digger of arkansas
March 2, 2021
When there are no words , remember the good times...... let his memory SHINE ON
Laurie Nichols
March 2, 2021
Fly high and be free! God bless all and many thoughts and prayers for the family.
Pat Ferguson
March 2, 2021
So sorry to hear of Lance´s passing, Jeff may God give you and your family and all Lance"s friends the strength you need in your time of grief. God bless and prayers sent.
Jim stelpflug
March 2, 2021
Very sorry to hear of Lances passing. He was a great guy.
Penny Hilton.
March 2, 2021
Your family has my sincere sympathies. He will be most sincerely missed by all of y'all and by myself as an audience member. I'll continue to pray for y'all.
Stacey B. in FL
March 2, 2021
Enjoyed watching Lance on Moonshiners over the years. I know he will be missed by everyone who knew him personally and those of us who felt that we knew him. Condolences to his family.
Donna Johnson
March 2, 2021
We are avid fans of Moonshiners. We are so sorry to hear about the death of Lance. I can't even imagine the loss you and your wife feels. May GOD give you the strength to go on. Our prayers are with you and your family.
Margie N Elliott. Virginia
March 2, 2021
Loved seeing Lance on the moonshiners. He will be missed. My prayers to his family.
Charles Stephenson
March 2, 2021
So sorry for your loss. I'm a loyal fan of Moonshiners and enjoyed watching you on the show. Lance will be sorely missed but never forgotten.
Josh ballard
March 2, 2021
So sorry for your loss! Prayers will be with you! He will be missed by moonshiners everywhere!!
Robert and Shirley Reed
March 2, 2021
Sending prayer's enjoyed watching him and his father
Kevin Hawn
March 2, 2021
Always remembered that show he did trying to make the absinthe. Funny. His memory will live on on our hearts forever.
Gary Carter
March 2, 2021
I am sorry to hear of Lance´s passing, I always enjoy watching moonshiners and wondering what new recipes were coming, I know Lance was always eager to try something new and it was a thrill to watch him.My prayers for you and your family.God bless you all. Rest In Peace Lance.
Eddie & Pam
March 2, 2021
Sorry to hear about Lance love watching him on tv RIP prayers for his family
Samantha Cullen
March 2, 2021
Such a shame Lance passed, he was so full of positivity and creativity on Moonshiners, and many of us fans have watched through the years and have come to know everyone like we know them in person, and it truly breaks my heart that Lance has passed. I hope the family finds comfort and peace knowing how many people are greiving with and for them. Much love and respect from Upstate Ny. Xoxo
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