James Olen Waldrop Jr of Florala passed away Sunday December 8, 2019 at Scared Heart Hospital in Pensacola. Born December 17, 1947 in Mapelsville, Alabama he was the son of James Olen Waldrop Sr and Grace Waldrop. He was preceded in death by his beloved brother, Richard Lee Waldrop (Drip) of Laurel Hill.
He is survived by his beloved wife, Cordelia (Delia) Ann Harris Waldrop; his beloved daughter, Katharine Ann Waldrop Jenkins; his loving son-in-law, Aron Demar Jenkins; and was blessed with one precious grandson, Aron James Jenkins.
He was a 1967 graduate of Paxton High School where he was voted "Most Friendliest". He enlisted in the United States Navy on June 10, 1968. He served aboard the USS Kitty Hawk during Vietnam, and was honorably discharged on July 7, 1972. His decorations include the National Defense Service Medal, Vietnam Service Medal, Rep. of Vietnam Campaign Medal, Armed Forces Expeditionary Medal, Good Conduct Award, and various unit citations. He then began a 32-year Federal Service Career, during which he served as a base Civil Engineer, he received over 200 letters of appreciation and was named the Naval Air Station Ocean Civilian of the Year for 1992. He retired from Federal Service on August 4, 2004 in Virginia Beach, VA.
After moving back to Florala he and Delia were greatly involved in the community, where he was a member of the Chamber of Commerce from 2004-2011, serving as President from 2009-2011, was a member of the Historical Society, served on the City Council from 2009-2012, was a Volunteer Fire Fighter, was a member of the Planning and Zoning Board and President of the Housing Authority of the City of Florala. He was a member of Lockhart Baptist Church. In lieu of flowers the family would ask you to kindly consider a donation to Cancer Freeze or the Wounded Warrior Project.
Memorial services for James Olen Waldrop Jr will be 2PM Thursday December 12, 2019 at Evans Funeral Home with John Bryan officiating. Visitation will be 1 hour before services.
He is survived by his beloved wife, Cordelia (Delia) Ann Harris Waldrop; his beloved daughter, Katharine Ann Waldrop Jenkins; his loving son-in-law, Aron Demar Jenkins; and was blessed with one precious grandson, Aron James Jenkins.
He was a 1967 graduate of Paxton High School where he was voted "Most Friendliest". He enlisted in the United States Navy on June 10, 1968. He served aboard the USS Kitty Hawk during Vietnam, and was honorably discharged on July 7, 1972. His decorations include the National Defense Service Medal, Vietnam Service Medal, Rep. of Vietnam Campaign Medal, Armed Forces Expeditionary Medal, Good Conduct Award, and various unit citations. He then began a 32-year Federal Service Career, during which he served as a base Civil Engineer, he received over 200 letters of appreciation and was named the Naval Air Station Ocean Civilian of the Year for 1992. He retired from Federal Service on August 4, 2004 in Virginia Beach, VA.
After moving back to Florala he and Delia were greatly involved in the community, where he was a member of the Chamber of Commerce from 2004-2011, serving as President from 2009-2011, was a member of the Historical Society, served on the City Council from 2009-2012, was a Volunteer Fire Fighter, was a member of the Planning and Zoning Board and President of the Housing Authority of the City of Florala. He was a member of Lockhart Baptist Church. In lieu of flowers the family would ask you to kindly consider a donation to Cancer Freeze or the Wounded Warrior Project.
Memorial services for James Olen Waldrop Jr will be 2PM Thursday December 12, 2019 at Evans Funeral Home with John Bryan officiating. Visitation will be 1 hour before services.
James Olen Waldrop Jr of Florala passed away Sunday December 8, 2019 at Scared Heart Hospital in Pensacola. Born December 17, 1947 in Mapelsville, Alabama he was the son of James Olen Waldrop Sr and Grace Waldrop. He was preceded in death by his beloved brother, Richard Lee Waldrop (Drip) of Laurel Hill.
He is survived by his beloved wife, Cordelia (Delia) Ann Harris Waldrop; his beloved daughter, Katharine Ann Waldrop Jenkins; his loving son-in-law, Aron Demar Jenkins; and was blessed with one precious grandson, Aron James Jenkins.
He was a 1967 graduate of Paxton High School where he was voted "Most Friendliest". He enlisted in the United States Navy on June 10, 1968. He served aboard the USS Kitty Hawk during Vietnam, and was honorably discharged on July 7, 1972. His decorations include the National Defense Service Medal, Vietnam Service Medal, Rep. of Vietnam Campaign Medal, Armed Forces Expeditionary Medal, Good Conduct Award, and various unit citations. He then began a 32-year Federal Service Career, during which he served as a base Civil Engineer, he received over 200 letters of appreciation and was named the Naval Air Station Ocean Civilian of the Year for 1992. He retired from Federal Service on August 4, 2004 in Virginia Beach, VA.
After moving back to Florala he and Delia were greatly involved in the community, where he was a member of the Chamber of Commerce from 2004-2011, serving as President from 2009-2011, was a member of the Historical Society, served on the City Council from 2009-2012, was a Volunteer Fire Fighter, was a member of the Planning and Zoning Board and President of the Housing Authority of the City of Florala. He was a member of Lockhart Baptist Church. In lieu of flowers the family would ask you to kindly consider a donation to Cancer Freeze or the Wounded Warrior Project.
Memorial services for James Olen Waldrop Jr will be 2PM Thursday December 12, 2019 at Evans Funeral Home with John Bryan officiating. Visitation will be 1 hour before services.
He is survived by his beloved wife, Cordelia (Delia) Ann Harris Waldrop; his beloved daughter, Katharine Ann Waldrop Jenkins; his loving son-in-law, Aron Demar Jenkins; and was blessed with one precious grandson, Aron James Jenkins.
He was a 1967 graduate of Paxton High School where he was voted "Most Friendliest". He enlisted in the United States Navy on June 10, 1968. He served aboard the USS Kitty Hawk during Vietnam, and was honorably discharged on July 7, 1972. His decorations include the National Defense Service Medal, Vietnam Service Medal, Rep. of Vietnam Campaign Medal, Armed Forces Expeditionary Medal, Good Conduct Award, and various unit citations. He then began a 32-year Federal Service Career, during which he served as a base Civil Engineer, he received over 200 letters of appreciation and was named the Naval Air Station Ocean Civilian of the Year for 1992. He retired from Federal Service on August 4, 2004 in Virginia Beach, VA.
After moving back to Florala he and Delia were greatly involved in the community, where he was a member of the Chamber of Commerce from 2004-2011, serving as President from 2009-2011, was a member of the Historical Society, served on the City Council from 2009-2012, was a Volunteer Fire Fighter, was a member of the Planning and Zoning Board and President of the Housing Authority of the City of Florala. He was a member of Lockhart Baptist Church. In lieu of flowers the family would ask you to kindly consider a donation to Cancer Freeze or the Wounded Warrior Project.
Memorial services for James Olen Waldrop Jr will be 2PM Thursday December 12, 2019 at Evans Funeral Home with John Bryan officiating. Visitation will be 1 hour before services.
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