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Napoleon M. "Poe" Waldrip
April 3, 1972-August 23, 2022
ROCK ISLAND-Napoleon M. "Poe" Waldrip, 50 of Rock Island, IL passed away the 23rd day of August 2022, at his home. Visitation will be 11am to noon on Wednesday, August 31, 2022 and the funeral service will start at noon immediately after the visitation. The services will be held at Word of Life Church in Rock Island. Burial will follow at Chippiannock Cemetery and Crematory. Memorials May be made to the family.
Napoleon was born April 3, 1972, in Rock Island, IL, the son of Bennie Morey and Alice Faye Waldrip. He was known to many of us as Poe. He spent most of his childhood in Rock Island and attended schools in the Rock Island School District.
Napoleon adored his son and two grandsons and loved being in their presence more than anything. He enjoyed spending time with his family and friends, listening to music, playing spades, and watching movies. He was a man of very few words, but when intrigued he could hold a lengthy conversation. Napoleon was a production worker. He enjoyed attending church services at Grace City Church. His smile, laugh, and smack talking will truly be missed.
Left to cherish his memory are his stepfather and mother, Amadu & Alice Faye Jalloh of Rock Island; son, Napoleon Waldrip Jr. of Davenport, IA; brothers, Rodney (Deneen) Waldrip of Lawrenceville, GA; Steven Waldrip and Shaquille Jalloh of Rock Island, IL; sister, Isha (Jayovonte) Reading of Rock Island, IL; grandchildren, Adrian Mayes and Kobe Waldrip of Davenport, IA; nephews and nieces, Pacito, Malik, Shai, Jay'Nisha, Kea, Jayvionna, and Malayah; special cousins Damion Hall and Dominique Wommack; special friend Tina Harris; and a host of family members and friends.
He was preceded in death by his father, Bennie, grandparents, and aunts Gladys Castell and Betty Hall. Condolences at www.wheelanpressly.com.
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