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2026

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Charles "Charley" Waldrop Obituary

Charles “Charley” P. Waldrop, age 67 of Rogersville, AL passed away Saturday January 31, 2026 at home after an extended illness. He was a native of  Lauderdale Co, AL, a delivery driver for The Times Daily, and of the Church of Christ faith.  Funeral Services will be held at Lexington Church of Christ on Wednesday, February 4, 2026   at 2:00 pm.  Danny Pettus and Brian Jarrett will be officiating.  Burial will follow in Pettus Cemetery .  Visitation will be from 12:00 pm to 2:00 pm  on Wednesday, February 4, 2026 at Lexington Church of Christ.


 


Survivors are: 


 Wife-                   Marie Shelton Waldrop                                       Rogersville, AL


1-Daughter-        Miranda Waldrop Shadrick (Jacob)                  Rogersville, AL


Mother-               Jean Waldrop                                                       Lexington, AL


Brother-           Rick Waldrop (Marsha)                                        Mt. Juliet, TN


Brother in law-      Barry Shelton (Robin)                                    Rogersville, AL 


3-Grandsons-       John Tollie Shadrick, Dolton Waldrop Shadrick


                              & Matthew Bryant Shadrick


Several Nieces & Nephews Also Survive


Preceded In Death By:


Father-  Richard Waldrop Sr.


Favorite Neighbor (who was also his sister-in-law) Jean Kelley


Pallbearers will be- Chris Kelley, Mickey Thompson, Tony Ritter, Martin McGee


                                  Scott Nix & Daniel Nix


Honorary Pallbearers will be- Grandsons, favorite Son-in-law- Jacob Shadrick & the “Old” Waldrop cousins


The family would like to give a special thanks to Dr. David A. Hollis, Vickie Grisham, Amedysis Hospice, especially Carmen, Amanda, & special great niece Sarah Kelley Legg

Published by The Advertiser-Tribune on Feb. 4, 2026.

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Susie Hannah

February 1, 2026

Charley was a classmate and friend of mine. I ran into him about a year ago, after not having seen him in quite some time, we talked for about 30 minutesone of those times and friends that no matter how long it had been, was just like old times he was a good man he will be missedprayers for comfort for his family

Greg Putman

February 1, 2026

Charley was an old friend, classmate and all-round good guy. Prayers out to all the family.

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Memorial Events
for Charles "Charley" Waldrop

Feb

4

Visitation

12:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m.

Lexington Church of Christ

Lexington, AL 35648

Feb

4

Funeral service

2:00 p.m.

Lexington Church of Christ

Lexington, AL

Funeral services provided by:

Loretto Memorial Chapel - LORETTO

110 N. MILITARY, Loretto, TN 38469

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