Clifford E. Waldroup

Age 63, of East Sparta, passed away Sunday, March 22, 2015, in his home surrounded by his loving family.  He was born in Akron, a son of the late Jack and Lula Mae (Meade) Waldroup, and had been a resident of the Sandy Valley area since 1988.  Cliff was a 1969 graduate of Jackson High School.  He and his wife bought and sold antiques for many years.  Cliff had opened the Cardinals Nest in 1988, and he did many things and occupations in his varied career.  Cliff was seriously patriotic and a proud member of the NRA.  He enjoyed shooting and recently took his grandchildren shooting for the first time to learn safety and the correct way to handle guns.  Cliff had been an avid bowler for many years.  Survived by his wife, Linda A. Waldroup, with whom he would have celebrated their 40th Wedding Anniversary on May 31st; one daughter, Michelle Waldroup Parker, of East Sparta; one son, Michael Waldroup, of Louisville; six grandchildren, Christopher, Abbey and Jordan Parker, Kelsey, Brandon and Carter Waldroup; two sisters and a brother-in-law, Janice and John Lane, and Kathy Bowman, all of Akron; one brother and sister-in-law, James and Lisa Waldroup, of Canal Fulton; and numerous nieces and nephews.  A Memorial Service will be held Friday at 7 p.m. in the Finefrock-Gordon Funeral Home in Magnolia with Pastor Peggy Garner officiating.  Friends may call Friday 4-7 p.m. before the service.  Contributions in Cliff's memory may be made to any animal shelter.  Condolences may be sent to: www.gordonfuneralhomes.com

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