FRANKLIN - Wendell Waldroop, 85, went home to be with his Lord on Friday, Feb. 28, 2020.
Born in Macon County, he was the son of the late Grady and Nancy “Nannie” Battles Waldroop. In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by a son, Keith Waldroop; four brothers, Siler, Quinton, Bob and Rusty Waldroop; and three sisters, Belva Anderson, Katherine, and Ethel Waldroop.
Wendell retired from General Motors after 40 years and then went on to work in the real estate field for 30 years in North Carolina and Michigan. He was a member of Ridgecrest Baptist Church. In his spare time, he enjoyed picking the guitar, singing and telling a good story. He will be missed by all who knew and loved him.
Wendell is survived by his wife, Shirley Tippett Waldroop; two sons, Mitchell Waldroop of Franklin and Vincent Waldroop (Brenda) of Lake Orion, Michigan; two brothers, Mickey Waldroop (Charlene) and Howard Waldroop (Betty), both of Marietta, Georgia. He also is survived by five grandchildren, seven great-grandchildren; and numerous nieces and nephews.
A memorial service will be held at 11 a.m., Saturday, March 7 at Ridgecrest Baptist Church. The Revs. Guy Duvall and Steve Reeves will officiate.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations to be made to the Shriners Hospitals for Children, Office of Development 2900 Rocky Point Drive, Tampa, FL 33607.
Macon Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.
Condolences can be made at maconfuneralhome.com.