Friday, April 19, 2024

CHIP WALDREP OBITUARY

Obituary

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.

Monday, November 20, 2023

HOW DOES YOUR GARDEN GROW?

Tuesday, July 25, 2023

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

Obituary:

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

Tuesday, July 18, 2023

102ND WALDREP FAMILY REUNION 2023

Sunday, July 16, 2023

GARY WALDREP 1950 - 2023

It is with great sadness to announce the passing of our Cousin Richard Gary Waldrep on June 30, 2023. Gary was like a brother to Michael and Me.

As of today, Gary’s cause of death is unknown.

Gary was born August 15, 1950. He would have been 73 years young next month. Gary grew up with us on East Ridge Road, graduated from East Hall and was a veteran of the US Army. He served during the Vietnam War era, stationed in Germany and Paris France during the Peace talks to end the War.

Gary was a resident of the Dallas/Grand Prairie, Texas area for the last 47 years.

As was mentioned at the recent reunion with our discussion of each family, Cousin Virginia and Nephew Joey are the last members of the Richard and Avie Waldrep Family of Ridge Road, New Holland, Georgia.

Family Prayers for Virginia and Joey.

The Waldrep Family

More Recent pic of Gary with cousin Douglas Waldrep:

Isaiah 40:31 - But those who hope in the Lord will renew their strength. They will soar on wings like eagles; they will run and not grow weary, they will walk and not be faint.

Sunday, January 15, 2023

Douglas Waldrep Obituary

James Douglas “Doug” Waldrep

Obituary Date: Saturday 14th January 2023

Mr. James Douglas “Doug” Waldrep, Sr. 85, of Gainesville, passed away Saturday, January 14, 2023 at Northeast Georgia Medical Center Gainesville following injuries sustained in an auto accident.

Funeral services will be held at 4:00 p.m. Monday, January 16, 2023 in the Chapel of Memorial Park Funeral Home. Mrs. Angela J. Moore will officiate. Interment will follow in Alta Vista Cemetery. The family will receive friends Monday at Memorial Park Funeral Home from 1:00 p.m. until the service hour.

Born February 21, 1937 in New Holland, he was a son to the late J.C. and Eunice Davidson Waldrep. Mr. Waldrep was a retired Electrical Contractor being self-employed. He was a proud veteran of the United States Air Force and of the Pentecostal faith.

In addition to his parents, Mr. Waldrep was preceded in death by his sister, Patricia “Pat” Tighe and brother, Roger H. Waldrep.

Mr. Waldrep is survived by his daughter and son in law, Gail W. and Steve Seckman of Laurens, SC; daughter, Diane W. Brown of Virginia Beach, VA; son and daughter in law, James Kenneth and Kitty Waldrep of Cleveland, GA; son, Steven Douglas Waldrep of Lake City, SC; son and daughter in law, James Douglas “Jake” and Kym Waldrep of Murrells Inlet, SC; 14 grandchildren; 34 great grandchildren and one great-great grandchild; sister and brother in law, Carol and Junior Aycock of Oakwood; sister, Vickie W. Poole of Oakwood; brothers and sisters in law, Terry and Charlene Waldrep of Gainesville, Billy and Janice Waldrep of Gainesville; brother in law, Charles Tighe of Ocala, FL; sister in law, Hazel Waldrep of Gainesville, a number of nieces, nephews and other loving relatives.