Lawrence Hyde Obituary

Cartersville, Georgia – Lawrence Jackson Hyde, 94, of Cartersville, Georgia, passed away on Thursday, February 26, 2026, surrounded by his family.

Born December 15, 1931, in Gainesville, Georgia, he was a son of the late William Dorsey Hyde and the late Annie Odessa Waldrep Hyde.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by four siblings who passed in infancy, as well as Charlotte Hyde, Thera Zifle and James Hyde.

Survivors include his wife of almost 65 years, Claire Duggan Hyde; daughter, Diane Hyde Smith; son, Lawrence Jackson Hyde, Jr.; grandsons, William Graham Smith and William Denton Smith; as well as several nieces, nephews and other extended family members and friends.

Born in Gainesville, Georgia, he was raised in Walhalla, South Carolina. He served in the United States Navy during the Korean Conflict, receiving an honorable discharge in 1954. Following service in the military, he graduated from Georgia Southern University. He moved to Moultrie to teach high school English and coach tennis and swimming. While in Moultrie, he met Claire Duggan and they married on March 15, 1961. He later worked for the Centers for Disease Control and the Environmental Protection Agency.

He was of the Methodist faith and enjoyed golf, working in his yard, Clemson football, and loved spending time with his family.

He will be laid to rest at Westview Cemetery in Moultrie, Georgia, and the family will have a memorial service at a later date in Cartersville, Georgia.

The family is requesting no flowers.

Memorial contributions in his memory may be made to:

College Street Baptist Church, 401 South College Street, Walhalla, South Carolina 29691, the Dementia Society of Americaor to Homespun Hospice, 308 North Wall Street, Calhoun, Georgia 30701.

Cobb Funeral Chapel has been entrusted with arrangements.

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.

Waldrep Family Reunion 2025

 

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

 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

102ND WALDREP FAMILY REUNION 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. 

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.

Memorial Park Funeral Home, 2030 Memorial Park Road, Gainesville, GA  30504 is in charge of arrangements.

Send online condolences to www.memorialparkfuneralhomes.com

Funeral Date

01/16/2023 at 4:09PM

Funeral Home

Memorial Park Funeral Home and Cemetery and Crematory

Phone

770-287-8227

Address

2030 Memorial Park Road, Gainesville, GA 30504

Website

http://www.memorialparkfuneralhomes.com/

101st WALDREP FAMILY REUNION

 

101st WALDREP FAMILY REUNION

TIME AND DATE: 12:00 SUNDAY JULY 3, 2022

WHERE:  East Hall Community Center                                     3911 P Davidson Rd, Gainesville, GA DDRIVING DIRECTIONS 3911 P Davidson Rd

st Hall Community Center 

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Patricia Waldrep Tighe

 

Siblings, (L-R) Vickie Waldrep Poole, Billy Waldrep, Terry Waldrep, Carol Waldrep Aycock and Doug Waldrep came together to honor and celebrate the life of their beloved sister, Patricia Waldrep Tighe, daughter of J.C. and Eunice Waldrep. She was born on February 28, 1935, and went to be with Jesus on Thursday morning, February 10, 2022. She was the oldest sibling and the oldest grandchild of George Hamilton and Beulah Waldrep.

Pat or Patsy as she was known, loved to play the piano, organ,
and sing. She loved Musicals and the movie Gone with the Wind.
When she graduated from high school in 1953, she got a job in
Atlanta with the government and stayed 2 years in Atlanta and then
was transferred to Washington, DC. When she came to visit, she
always rode the train back and forth between Gainesville and
Washington. She met and married Charles Edward Tighe, II on
October 5, 1957 and was married 64 years.

Their first child, Charles Edward Tighe, III was born September 12,
1958 and the oldest grandson of J.C. and Eunice. When he
graduated from high school, he worked as a bank teller before
attending college. He lived with his parents most of his life. He died
from complications of COVID on January 12, 2022. His ashes will
be buried at the Lutheran Church Cemetery in Ocala, Florida, at a
later date.

Their youngest son, Stuart Loring Tighe was born on October 31,
1962. When Stuart graduated from high school, he moved to
Florida when he still resides and works for the city of Largo.
Pat lived in and around Washington, DC, Maryland, and Florida
throughout her life and her last home was in Ocala, Florida with her
husband and son, Edward. After being diagnosed with Alzheimer’s
and Charlie unable to continue to care for her, she moved into the
Hawthorne Village Memory Care, on September 20, 2016.

A Memorial Service will also be held at a later date in Florida and Pat’s ashes will be
put at the Wildwood Veteran Memorial Cemetery in Bushnell,
Florida.

Gainesville Memorial Service took place on Saturday,

February 12, 2022, at the grave site of J.C. and Eunice

Waldrep, in the Alta Vista Cemetery in Gainesville, GA.

(Doug, Carol and Jr., Susan, Terry and Charlene, Billy, Ray,

Vickie, and Ryan attended.)

WALDREP COAT OF ARMS

Waldrep Coat of Arms

Wars were rampant during the Middle Ages. Knights were covered from head to foot in amour. In order to be identified on the battlefield, the knights painted patterns onto their battle shields. The chosen pattern was later transferred to woven fabrics made into surcoats for the knights and surblankets for their steed. Designs were registered to prevent duplication.

The coat of arms was passed from the father to the oldest son. If there was no son, the daughter was given the coat of arms to be combined with her husband’s family coat of arms. 

The oldest Waldrep family coat of arms is described as follows:

Quartered Shield

Sections 1 and 4- Gold with a black stork, wings open and pointing downward with a beak and legs of gold holding a gold gem in its beak

Black symbolized “repentance or vengeance”

Stork symbolized “watchfulness, fertility, Christianity”

Gold symbolized “generousness, valor (boldness/determination in facing         danger),perseverance”

Gem symbolized “supremacy” 

Sections 2 and 3- perpendicular lined field of red with a gold lion issuing and turning to the left on perpendicular lines

Perpendicular lined red field symbolized “fortitude and creative power”

Gold symbolized “generosity, valor, perseverance”

Lion symbolized “strength and power”

Center- small inner shield of silver with a fleur-de-lis of natural color

Fleur-de-lis symbolized “Christian Trinity, purity and light”

Silver symbolized “serenity and nobility”

Helmet- (above the quartered shield) symbolized “wisdom and security in defense, strength, protection, invulnerability”  

Crest - (above the shield and helmet) a lion issuing and turned to the right

The crest was the emblem that survived when the banner was destroyed and the shield was shattered in battle. It was used as a rallying symbol of the knight’s courage.

Descriptive characteristics of the Waldrep family coat of arms

Bold and determined

Christian

Generous

Having fortitude and creative power

Having supremacy

Invulnerable

Perseverant

Repentant / vengeful

Serene and noble

Strong and powerful

Watchful

Wise and secure in defense,  strength, protection

 

THEN AND NOW: JAMES LAFAYETTE WALDREP CENTENNIAL FAMILY REUNION JULY 4, 2021 GAINESVILLE GA

THEN

 

NOW

WALDREP FAMILY REUNION PHOTO- JULY 04, 2021

1ST row-Isaac Harris; Ronnie Harris; Lee Harris; Kathy Gibbs; Mason Gibbs; Katelyn Gibbs; Hunter Gibbs; Kimberly Gibbs; Maeve Hulsey; Lucy McDowell; Lulah McDowell; Martin Hulsey;

2ND row- Christina Gibbs; Terry Waldrep; Charlene Waldrep; Billy Waldrep; Janice Waldrep; Susan Smith; Dakota Smith; Junior Aycock; Carol Aycock; Virginia Roberts; Joey Roberts; Doug Waldrep; Mary Dunagan; Brad Dunagan; Lindsey McDowell & Opal; Steven McDowell & Ida; Jean Waldrep; Chip Waldrep;

3RD row-Becky Jones; Rosemary O’Bradovich; Cordelia O’Bradovich; Mary Emily Deal;Woody Depew; Greg Waldrep; Liz Waldrep; Vickie Poole; Frank Sims; Brenda Sims; Lizzie Kern; Lori Kern; Julianna Everhart; Katie Deal Comeau; Sam Comeau; Mike Dunagan; Beverly Ivester; Geraldine Roper,

4TH row-Gary Reid; Lawrence (Larry) Hyde; Nathan Deal; Sandre Deal; Jim Wright; Glenda Wright; Mary Lee; Jerry Lee; Nancy Lake; Chris Lake; Neil Armstrong; Jill Armstrong; Sue Waldrep; Jace Armstrong; Sean McGough; Katelyn Waldrep; Michelle Waldrep; James C. (Jimmy) Waldrep; Lawrence Hyde;

5TH row- J.D. (Dev) Waldrep; Britt Hulsey; Leah Hulsey; Bradley Gibbs; Jason Gibbs; Susan Williams; Charlie Waldrep; Jon Waldrep Patrick Waldrep; Tyler Waldrep; Steven Waldrep; Michelle Harris; James L (Jim) Waldrep;

6THrow- Denise Deal; Jason Deal; Andrew Kern; Katherine Williams; Greg Williams; Elaine Williams; Zac Kern; Paul Kern; Gary Waldrep; William Martin; Jacob Waldrep; Joe Waldrep; Tom Waldrep;