of Batesville, AR
September 3, 1954 - July 28, 2024
Dr. Bill Waldrip, 69, of Batesville passed away Sunday, July 28, 2024.
He was born September 3, 1954 in Batesville, Arkansas to William Jackson Waldrip, II and Helen (Nama) Waldrip.
Dr. Waldrip was a member of First United Methodist Church and was dedicated to his profession of practicing medicine for 37 years, making his patients his top priority. He was a 1972 graduate of Batesville High School and graduated from Lyon College and UAMS. Dr. Waldrip served his residency at St. Bernards. He loved his family, being with his close friends, and enjoyed going out to eat with them. Dr. Waldrip and his wife celebrated 39 years of marriage together. He also had a salt water aquarium that he loved to tend to.
Survivors include his wife, whom he married August 19, 1985, Diana (Graves) Waldrip of the home; one son, Zachary Waldrip of Little Rock; one daughter, Kaley Waldrip of Batesville; one brother-in-law, David Graves (Karen); two sisters-in-law, Maribeth Tucker (Jeff), and Mary Alice Waldrip, and several nieces and nephews, cousins and friends.
He is preceded in death by his parents and one brother, Jackson Waldrip, Sr.
Pallbearers are Dr. Andy Davidson, Paul Holifield, Dr. Bill Joseph, Dan Murphy, Steven Street, and Jackson Waldrip, Jr.
Funeral services will be held Saturday, August 10, 2024 at 11:00am at First United Methodist Church with Rev. Katie Pearce and Roger Hook officiating. Burial will follow at Oaklawn Cemetery.
A visitation will be held Friday, August 9, 2024 at Roller-Crouch Funeral Home from 5:00pm until 7:00pm.
Memorials may be made in his honor to First United Methodist Church, 615 E Main St, Batesville, AR 72501, or to Humane Society of Independence County, 5 Environmental Drive, Batesville, AR 72501.
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35 Condolence(s)
Alan Fetters
Friday, August 9, 2024
My wife and I are so sorry for your loss...Dr.Waldrip took care of me for thirty some years...we would sit and talk for close to 30 minutes about my health and other things..I am truly going to miss seeing him... RIP Dr.Waldrip...
Ora Peel and Ernie Davila
Thursday, August 8, 2024
Deepest sympathy and prayers to the family
Brady Suttle
Thursday, August 8, 2024
Dr. Waldrip was very easy to talk to and was very personable. He was a great doctor and I miss our visits.
He will always be remembered and will be greatly missed.
Kenneth G Vickers
Monday, August 5, 2024
Bill was Anna's and my good friend throughout high school (and for the rest of our lives for that matter). Even though our paths diverged after high school, Anna and I would touch base with him when we were back in town visiting our folks and siblings. The last several years I hounded him to retire and live it up, but he never could seem tear himself away from all his patients who depended on him. He was a good man, and my faith tells me that he has finally retired to a home in Heaven. we rejoice for him in that, even though our physical home on this earth is now a poorer place for those of us still here.
Danny Cole
Monday, August 5, 2024
My doctor and friend for over 25 years.
Prayers and thoughts for the family.
Danny Cole and Family
Dan and Valerie Williams
Saturday, August 3, 2024
Condolences to all of Doctor Waldrip's family, and many many friends.. he was a great person had compassion for all his patients. He was our doctor since 1986, not going to be the same... he will be truely missed but all. We are so happy our paths crossed...rip Dr. Waldrip
Jim and Kay Longenbach
Saturday, August 3, 2024
Bill was our friend first and our doctor second. He will be sorely missed. Prayers and love to his family.
Jeff and Crystal Tucker and Sons
Friday, August 2, 2024
Aunt Diana, Zach, and Kaley,
We are so very sorry for the loss of Uncle Bill. You all and the entire family are in our prayers during this time. He was such a great and kind man, we know he will be greatly missed. We love y’all and are thinking of y’all.
Carol Dunehew Wood
Friday, August 2, 2024
Diana, Zachary and Kaley my heart is truly saddened hearing of the passing of your loved one, Dr. Waldrip , my thoughts and prayers go out to you all. Blessed are those who mourn, for they shall be comforted, a precious promise from God.
Chris Magouyrk
Friday, August 2, 2024
To all of the Waldrip family please accept our condolences and prayers. Bill was always there for us through sickness and health births and death. I knew Bill for most of our lives and was a patient for over 30 years. Going for an appointment was going to see an old friend. I will truly miss his care, friendship, and our conversations. Rest in peace my friend.
Suzanne Stalker Magouyrk
Friday, August 2, 2024
You all have been in my prayers and my heart is broken for you and for all of his patients.
My Dad suggested I start with Dr. Waldrip when I came home from LSU and he has taken care of my family ever since. I have so many funny stories from the last 32 years!
We have already felt the loss of his conscientious and always thorough, down-to-earth care. I am so sorry.
You are already missed Dr. Wallet, as my baby girl called him ( I don't think he liked that name. )
Love and Peace to you all .
Suzanne Magouyrk
Jeff and Lorelei Everetts
Thursday, August 1, 2024
We were so sorry to hear about Dr. Waldrop. He was an amazing man and a good friend. Our hearts are broken. Praying for comfort, peace and compassion for you all.
Nick & Katrina Fudge
Thursday, August 1, 2024
God is our refuge and strength, a very present help in trouble. The Lord will get you through this difficult time. Just know you have people praying for you and your family.
Jeff Moore
Thursday, August 1, 2024
Joan Davidson
Thursday, August 1, 2024
He was a fine gentleman, and a wonderful doctor. He truly loved and cared for his patients. Worked as unit secretary and as a PCT. So I worked with Dr. Waldrip for several years. My deepest condolences to his loving family. Prayers for the family and friends and Prayers for the repose of his soul.
Shari Moser
Thursday, August 1, 2024
Prayers for the family. He was a good physician.
SuSan and John Dempsey
Thursday, August 1, 2024
Kaley, We are so sorry for your loss.
Mary Ann Galligan
Thursday, August 1, 2024
My deepest condolences to this wonderful man's family. My thoughts and prayers certainly have been with you for quite some time now all through his illness.I know you will miss him terrible bad. I know I will also. He was such a good through doctor. I told him many times,"you are the only doctor I trust Doc." Dr. Waldrip I would love to tell you one more time how much I appreciate your always sincere concern for me and all my family in a time of illiness, no one will ever take your place in my book , But God said time for you to rest now, so rest in peace dear friend and doctor. We spent many years working together in the hospital as I was a many years floor nurse. I will sure miss you sweet and special doc. Rest in peace Doc.
Jamie Shane
Wednesday, July 31, 2024
Diana, Zach, and Kaley,
I want to express my deepest sympathy to you all as I know your hearts are hurting so much. Dr Waldrip and you all have been in my thoughts and prayers from the time I heard of his accident and I will continue to pray for each of you as you face the days, weeks, months and years ahead. I pray that you will feel God's peace and comfort continually..
As I reflect back on the time he hired me to be one of his nurses many years ago(93-94) I feel very blessed to have had the opportunity to get to work alongside him in his clinic. He was truly a wonderful Dr. and it was always so evident how much he cared about each of his patients. I learned so much working with him, Carol, Cheryl, you(Diana) and the others up front...as I was just 21 and had only been in nursing a few years. I am so very thankful for that time as he was a great boss...including his fun sense of humor! When I decided to leave the clinic to be a stay-home mom, there was no doubt that he would remain our family Dr. because I knew what a good and thorough physician he was. May God bless and be with you all.
Love and prayers,
Jamie Shane
Ina Provence
Wednesday, July 31, 2024
I am so so sorry for the loss of your husband and father !! He was a long time Dr of me and my husbands !! Good person and a super good dr, !! Prayers now and days to come !!!
Janelle Reeves
Wednesday, July 31, 2024
Diana and family, we are so very sorry for your loss. Prayers for comfort and peace.
Maxie Langston
Wednesday, July 31, 2024
Waldrip Family,
My heart goes out to you. This is hurtful to many.
Maxie Langston
Teresa Yancey Orrick
Wednesday, July 31, 2024
Prayers for family.
Teresa Johnson
Wednesday, July 31, 2024
Diana and family you are in my thoughts and prayers! He will be missed by so many.
Bruce Hankins
Wednesday, July 31, 2024
Deepest condolences to the Waldrip family. Dr. Waldrip served the public his entire career taking care of the people in our community and his family. He will be missed.
Janice Bufford Alaniz
Wednesday, July 31, 2024
You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers. He is a good man and doctor. Bill took care of my family for many years and was a great friend all through high school.
Janice
Keith David Stillwell
Wednesday, July 31, 2024
To Diana and the family, we send our heartfelt condolences. Bill was a fine man.
Keith and Connie Stillwell
Patty Mellor
Wednesday, July 31, 2024
So saddened to hear this. My thoughts and prayers for his family and friends. He was my Doctor for 37 years and I will surely miss him.
Larry & Carolyn Crafton
Wednesday, July 31, 2024
One of the very best. A truly caring and concerned doctor. May the Lord give his family peace in heart.
Larry & Carolyn Crafton
Wednesday, July 31, 2024
One of the very best. A truly caring and concerned doctor. May the Lord give his family peace in heart.
Gerald Provence
Wednesday, July 31, 2024
A great doctor and an even better person.
Johnny Baxter
Wednesday, July 31, 2024
Peace.......jb
Betty Burge Cockrill
Wednesday, July 31, 2024
Diana and family, I am so sorry to hear about Dr. Waldrip. My thoughts and prayers are with each of you. I pray our Heavenly Father holds you in His loving arms and gives you peace and comfort in the days ahead.
Lucy Rayford
Wednesday, July 31, 2024
I am so sorry for your loss.
Tabitha Moore
Wednesday, July 31, 2024
Praying for peace and comfort during this difficult time and that God will wrap his loving arms around you all and give you strength.
Sincerely,
Tabitha Moore