James “Jim” Waldrep

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James "Jim" L Waldrep

January 13, 2026

James "Jim" Waldrep Obituary

James L. "Jim" Waldrep, 91, of Lula, Ga., died on Tuesday, January 13, 2026. A native of Hall County, Georgia, he attended Gainesville High School, Georgia Tech, and the University of Georgia. Jim was an Associate of Milliken and Company for 40 years before retiring in 1993, during which time he served as Personnel Manager for the New Holland Mill, the Gainesville Mill, the Sibley Plant in Lavonia, and the Newton Plant in Hartwell. He was a former president of the American Society of Personnel Administrators and the Georgia College Placement Association, and in his retirement, he worked as a dealer in antiques and collectibles.  

He was preceded in death by his father, John Henry Waldrep; his mother, Daisy Farmer Waldrep Taylor; his step-father, Thomas Taylor; his sisters, Jean Waldrep Whelchel and Barbara Waldrep Fuller; his brother, Terry Taylor; his brother-in-law, Bill Whelchel; and his wife, Carolyn Hutchins Grant Waldrep. Survivors include his sons, J.D. "Dev" Waldrep and Justin Waldrep; his daughters, Stacey Waldrep Hodges (David) and Kimberly Waldrep Evon; his step-daughter, Gail Grant Evans (Tommy); and his sister-in-law, Darlene Taylor Gilstrap (Phil).

He will be interred at Alta Vista Cemetery in a private ceremony.

In lieu of floral memorials, the family requests that donations be made to one's favorite charities.

Memorial Park Funeral Home, 2030 Memorial Park Drive, Gainesville, Georgia 30504 is in charge of the arrangements.

Send online condolences to memorialparkfuneralhomes.com

James “Jimmy” Waldrep Obituary

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James "Jimmy" Waldrep 

July 21, 1936 - Jan 29, 2022

Jimmy Waldrep, age 85, of New Holland, GA, passed away on Saturday, January 29, 2022. He was preceded in death by his wife, Lois Geneva R. Waldrep; mother, Clara Mae Cantrell; father, Manley Waldrep; and brother, Eddie Waldrep. Mr. Waldrep is survived by his children, Sheila Waldrep, Carla Waldrep, Joseph Waldrep (Michelle), Benjamin Waldrep (Christy) all of Gainesville, GA; grandchildren, Jacob Waldrep, Katelyn Martin, Alayna Waldrep, Noah Waldrep; sisters, Geraldine Roper of Gainesville, GA, Donna Noll (Bart) of Cleveland, GA, Sandra Roberts (Stanley) of Gainesville, GA; sisters-in-law, Sue Waldrep of Gainesville, GA, Vera Roberts of Seneca, SC; several nieces, nephews and cousins. Mr. Waldrep was born on July 21, 1936, in New Holland, GA. He was retired from General Motors Assembly Plant in the Maintenance Department, Doraville, GA, after 51 years of service. Mr. Waldrep was a member and Deacon of New Holland Baptist Church and member of UAW Local 10. He was an avid wood carver. Mr. Waldrep was a volunteer rescue scuba diver for Hall County, GA for several years. A memorial service will be held on Saturday, February 5, 2022 at 2:00 pm.at New Holland Baptist Church in Gainesville (7 Quarry St). In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to Good Samaritan Food Ministry, 1220 McEver Rd, Gainesville, GA 30504 or online at cbamissions.org.

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CHIP WALDREP OBITUARY

 

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Lt. Col. Deuward S. "Chip" Waldrep ll, age 85, passed away Wednesday, April 17, 2024 at home. Deuward was born April 14, 1939.

He retired from the Army after 32 years of service. He was most proud of serving his country for that time. His last assignment was Hq. Southern Command, Quarry Heights, Panama. He served in the engineering department and, armor and military intel. He was very patriotic and was always proud of his country.

Preceding Lt. Col. Waldrep are his parents Mr. Deuward S. and Mrs. Lavonia Lee Waldrep.

Surviving is his loving wife Jean Waldrep.

A visitation will be held Monday, April 22, 2024 from 12:00 p.m. until 1:00 p.m. at Litesey Funeral Home. A Graveside service will be held immediately following the visitation at Greenwood Cemetery. Military honors will be conducted by Brown-Wright Post 12 .

To express your condolences to the family visit our website at www.liteseyfh.com.

The Lester C. Litesey Funeral Home is honored to serve the family of Mr. Lt. Col. Deuward S. Waldrep. 

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GARY WALDREP 1950 - 2023 OBITUARY

A Visitation and Memorial Service for our Cousin Gary will be held this coming Saturday, July 29, 2023 at: 

Memorial Park Home North, Riverside Chapel

989 Riverside Drive 

Gainesville, Georgia 30501 

Telephone (770) 297-6200

Visitation: 10:00 am to 11:30 am

Memorial Service: 11:30 am – 12:00

From Memorial Park Funeral Home North, Riverside Chapel, web page:  https://www.memorialparkfuneralhomes.com/riverside-chapel

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Memorial Park Riverside Chapel announces the death of Richard Gary Waldrep, of Grand Prairie, Texas, formerly of Gainesville, Georgia on June 30, 2023.

       A Memorial Service will be held at 11:30 pm Saturday, July 29, 2023 at Memorial Park Riverside Chapel. The family will receive friends from 10:00 am until the funeral. Interment will be in Alta Vista Cemetery. Reverend Maxey Ladd will officiate.

       Gary was born August 15, 1950 in Gainesville, Georgia. He was the son of the late George Richard and Avie (Reynolds) Waldrep. He is also preceded in death by his sister and brother-in-law, Alae Risse Thomas and Bob Thomas.

Gary was a lifelong member of New Holland Baptist Church in Gainesville. He graduated from East Hall High School in 1968 and went on to graduate from Lanier Technical College in 1970. He served in the United States Army in Germany. He lived in Grand Prairie, Texas for the past 50 years.

       Gary is survived by his sister, Virginia W. Roberts and nephew, Joey Roberts both of Gainesville, Georgia and a number of other friends and family also survive.

Memorial Park Riverside Chapel 989 Riverside Drive Gainesville, Georgia is in charge of arrangements. 

For online condolences www.memorialparkfuneralhomes.com

Please keep Virginia and Joey in your Thoughts and Prayers ! 

Kindest Regards

Thomas W. Waldrep

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