Minutes: The 99th James Lafayette Waldrep Family Reunion

The 99^th James Lafayette Waldrep Family Reunion gathered Sunday, July 5, 2020 at Jaemor Farm Barn starting at 12:00 PM and ending at 3:00 PM.  There were 35 in attendance.  Due to the COVID-19 PANDEMIC, social distancing and strict CDC guidelines were observed.    Each family furnished their own food, and sat together.  No sharing of food, utensils, or drinks.  Jaemor Farms required that no more than 50 people be in attendance in the Barn, so those with compromised immune systems or other health concerns chose not to attend this year. 

 

Members were called to order by President Tom Waldrep.  After the count those in attendance sang God Bless America.  Tom led the pledge to the flag.  Thanks was offered to those who helped prepare and setup for the reunion:  Becky Latty, Virginia Roberts, Terry Waldrep and Joey Roberts.  Tom and Jeanine’s son, Travis, offered a beautiful blessing on the food and family. 

Next year’s 100^th reunion is up in the air!  Jaemor needs the parking spaces on July 4^th for their business, but will rent the Barn to us on July 11^th.   President Tom asked us to consider what we could do for next year. 

                                    

 OPTIONS: 1) Change the date of the Reunion just this once to July 11^th and have it at Jaemor Farms Barn, or 2) Have the Reunion on the first Sunday in July somewhere else.  We are looking into “somewhere else”!  FYI:  Waldrep Reunion Officers have visited one place - the New Holland Gym Parlor - for one possibility.  No final decisions have been made. 

     

Suggestions on either option above are welcome!  Please email Tom (twwaldrep525@gmail.com) or Brad (wdunagan@gmail.com).

Brenda Dunagan Sims, Secretary

Jeannine McCall Waldrep

 

Jeannine McCall Waldrep

August 22, 1949 - January 22, 2020

On January 22, 2020, Annie Jeannine McCall Waldrep, loving wife and mother of three sons passed away at the age of 70. Jeannine was born on August 22, 1949 in Valdosta, Georgia to Amos and Laura McCall. She was baptized at Central Avenue Church of Christ when she was a child and would attend Central whenever she was in Valdosta and has attended North Atlanta Church of Christ and First Baptist Church of Roswell while living in Roswell. She received her Psychology degree and teaching certificate from Valdosta State College. Jeannine taught school in Dekalb and Fulton Counties retiring in 2016. Her favorite grade to teach was 2nd grade.

On November 22, 1980 she married Thomas Warren Waldrep. They raised three sons, Tyler, Travis, and Patrick. Jeannine loved playing with her grandchildren, visiting with her family and friends, and traveling. She was known for her infectious smile, and her kind and compassionate spirit.

Jeannine is survived by her father, Amos, and her mother, Annie Laura McCall of Valdosta, GA. She is survived by her husband Thomas, her three sons and a daughter in law, Tyler Hamilton Waldrep of Roswell, Travis Alexander & Diana Goodwin Waldrep of Valdosta, and Thomas Patrick Waldrep of Roswell, and 4 grandchildren, Lawson, Reese, Collier, and Merritt Waldrep all of Valdosta. She is also survived by her siblings, Jerry and Stephanie McCall of Roswell, Lee and Susan McCall Frankel of Valdosta, Amos, Jr. and Sheila McCall (Valdosta, GA); along with 6 nephews and 1 niece.

A memorial service will be held on January 25, 2020 at Central Ave Church of Christ on E. Central Ave Valdosta, GA, at 3 o’clock. The family will receive friends prior to the service from 2 p.m. until service time. In lieu of flowers, please send your donations to The Creutzfeldt-Jakob Disease Foundation.

Condolences to the family can be conveyed online at www.mclanecares.com.
Carson McLane Funeral Home