Bill G. Waldrop
February 13, 1932 ~ March 22, 2016
Billy Gene Waldrop of Glasgow died on March 22, 2016 surrounded by family. He was born February 13, 1932 to Maymee Lee Scruggs and Paul Raymond Waldrop at Smiths Grove, KY. Mr. Waldrop is survived by his wife of 61 years, Suzanne Higgason Waldrop; three children Melanie Asriel of Glasgow, Pamela Shaw of Bowling Green, and Kevin Waldrop, his wife Sherry, and her children Joe and Holly Myers of Glasgow; grandchildren: Benjamin Asriel of New York City, Daniel Asriel of Nashville, Thomas Shaw of Louisville, and Cade Waldrop of Glasgow; several cousins and a special friend, Kevin Willis.
Mr. Waldrop grew up on the edge of Edmonson County and attended school in Park City for 12 years. He was a member of the Park City Baptist Church where he served as Sunday School teacher, Sunday School Superintendent, deacon, and choir director and song leader. At his death he was a member of First Christian Church of Glasgow where he served as organist for more than forty years.
Upon completion of high school, he enrolled in Western Kentucky State College, but completed only one semester before joining the U. S. Navy. After basic training and a class A school, he served in the administrative offices of Commander, Seventh Fleet during the Korean Conflict for 18 months. The remaining time of his four-year enlistment was spent on North Island in Coronado, CA, in the administrative offices of Commander, Air Force, Pacific Fleet.
After discharge from the U. S. Navy he enrolled in the Bowling Green Business University where he earned a BS degree. Advanced degrees were earned form Western Kentucky University.
Mr. Waldrop’s career was in education. He taught commercial subjects and drama at Park City High School for a number of years. He was Principal at Red Cross Elementary School for five years, a program coordinator at the Kentucky Department of Education for six years, and completed his career as Comptroller and Treasurer for the Barren County Board of Education.
Funeral services will begin promptly at 5:15 p.m. at First Christian Church, 1100 North Race Street, Glasgow, on Tuesday, March 29, 2016 with burial to follow at sunset in the Glasgow Municipal Cemetery. Morning visitation will be at First Christian Church from 10 to 12 noon. It will resume at 2:00 p.m. and continue until time for the service. Hatcher & Saddler Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.
Suzanne, Melanie, Pam, and Kevin I am so very sorry for your loss. I thought so very highly of Bill. He was quite influential to me when I was growing up at church and singing in the choir. Some of my fondest memories are of Sunday mornings sitting by him on the organ bench and turning pages for him. He even taught me how to play that organ! You are all in my thoughts and prayers.
Suzanne,
We are so sorry. Love you and are thinking about you and your family.
With Sympathy,
Jr. and Virginia Anderson
Suzanne, Melanie, Pam, Kevin and family…Saddened to read this…I know how loved he was by so many people…I have very fond memories of him and all of your family…I will always remember his handkerchief bunny he would make to entertain the babies…much love and positive energy flowing to all of you…
Thoughts & Prayers to you all at this difficult time & as time passes,he was a very fine gentleman & was loved & will be missed by many.
My heart is hurting for you all.
Love and prayers
Judy Cooper Scott
Bill was a inspiration to all who came in contact with him.He will be missed .Condolences to Suzanne & family.
Many fond memories from Park City High School years. Mr. Waldrop and family are fondly remembered. My condolences to the family.
Suzanne, Melanie, Pam, Kevin and families: We considered Bill a good friend over the years…one who took an interest in my husband becoming a U.S. citizen. We will never forget his encouragement during that time. I’ve also known Bill through Glasgow Musicale–he seldom, if ever, missed an event. Each of you are in our prayers. Our hearts grieve with you in your loss.
For those of us who had Mr Waldrop in class at Park City High School, we have lost a genuine friend. He and Suzanne always were invited and attended our Class of ’68 reunions. I will always be grateful for his typing class held in the trailer outside the school building. Little did I realize how valuable that would be to me, and we did not even dream that it would be so useful for our computers of today ???? Mr Waldrop, you will be greatly missed. He always had a big happy smile. Prayers and thoughts for his family!! ????????????????
Bill was a good friend to my late parents Ed and Garnet Reynolds many years ago as were his parents. My condolences to his family on your loss. I remember he and my parents reminiscing when they saw each other.
Mrs. Waldrop, Melanie, Pam, Kevin and families, it is with much sadness to hear of Mr. Waldrops passing. Both of you were excellent, caring teachers and we learned so much from you at Park City School. May God wrap his arms around you and comfort you during this difficult time. Each of you will be in our thoughts and prayers. God bless.
sending love and prayers to our beautiful church family, the Waldrops have shared so much of themselves with our church family. they are the very definition of ” good and faithful servants” . I’m honored to know your family. love to you always. nancy Hall Pace
God be with each of you.
Suzanne, we are saddened to learn of Bill”s passing. Our thoughts and Prayers are with you all.
Suzanne, so sorry to learn of Bill’s passing. Just a note to explain how I knew Bill, to me he
was an upperclassman. He and my sister, Gladys Neagle Trice, graduated from PCHS when I was in seventh grade. Gladys passed a way May 2014. She always enjoyed seeing you two at the reunions. My family always appreciated the care and financial understanding the Waldrop Funeral Home showed to my mother at the death of our dad in 1964. You were truly a special part of the Park City community. God bless you.
Suzanne, it’s hard to say goodbye to my friend and neighbor. We have had many laughs and good times. One of my fondest (and funniest) memories was of the class play in in 1958. I don’t think there are any of us still living that will ever forget that time. I’m glad you and Bill (and his Mom and Dad)l were our neighbors for so many years. He is a special part of my memories. My love to you and the family.
Melany.family, Sorry to learn of your father’s passing. He was always a gentleman/professional! May your wonderful memories console you at this time. You/your family will be in our thoughts/prayers. Duane Tennant
Thoughts and prayers with you Suzanne and family????
I was so saddened to receive the news of Mr. Bill’s passing. I enjoyed talking to him and trying to help him. I consider it a privilege to have known such a fine man! Mrs. Waldrop and family, please know you are in my thoughts and prayers and I thank you so much for calling me at the office. Earth’s loss is Heaven’s gain. RIP Mr. Bill- you will certainly be missed.
Sorry to hear of Bill’s passing. He and Suzanne were friends that went out of their way offering kindness and support during one of the lows in my life. I will miss you, Bill. Condolences to Suzanne, Melanie, Pamela and family.
My thoughts and prayers are with you and the family. May God’s love comfort and surround you at this difficult time.
Jean Hoskins
Prayers for all the family of Mr. Bill…..He was my 8th grade teacher and Ms.Suzanne was my home Ex. teacher…..I have always thought a lot of both….I sure hated to see he had passed away…..May God wrap his loving arms around you all with his love and comfort as only HE can do…. I am sure everyone from Park City High School will be sad too……
Marcella Crawhorn Smith.
Suzanne, Melanie, Pam, Kevin and family…We are truly sorry for your loss. He was loved by many people and an inspiration to them as well. You all will be in our thoughts & prayers. I am sorry we are unable to be there due to previous scheduled appointments… May God bless your family.
Sad that we cannot be there with all of you today. We will miss our “Uncle” Bill so very much.
We love you ! Doug,Rebecca,Paul,Shawn and Debbie
Bill Waldrop is one of my life heroes. Many of his sayings stay with me, but especially wear a belt and suspenders, too. Hugs and prayers of comfort of comfort.