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James B. “Wally” Waldrip, 54, of Spencer passed away Friday, June 11, 2010 at the Indiana University Medical Center in Indianapolis. Born , November 19, 1955 in Bloomington, he was the son of Howard Waldrip and Phyllis (Fowler) Barger. Wally was employed at the Sexton-Wilbert Corporation in Bloomington for over 25 years. He also worked as a truck driver for several years. He was the Chapter Director of the Gold Wing Roadriders Association of the Local Chapter Z. He was a graduate of Bloomington High School South in 1973. Wally enjoyed boating and fishing. He was a mechanic for several race teams over the years. Survivors include his wife of 14 years, Sandra (Davis) Waldrip, two daughters, Amanda Bridgewater (James) of Bloomington, Heather Sterrett (Jason), one son, Kevin Brown (Marcia) all of Gosport, his father, Howard Waldrip (Marie) of Canton, PA, one sister, Vicki Shahan-Smith (Gary) of Bloomington, one brother, Sheldon D. Barger of Solsberry, his grandmother, Wyrtus Waldrip, his step-father, Richard M. Barger of Bloomington, six grandchildren, Donovan Brown, Denelle Abbitt, Cameron Bridgewater, Austin Heckman, Bailey Sterrett, Hunter Brown, and Trinity Sterrett. Wally was preceded in death by his son, Travis A. Waldrip (1995), his mother, Phyllis Barger, his brother, Clifton Barger, and a sister, Britten Benjamin. Services will be 10:30am Tuesday, June 15, 2010 at The Funeral Chapel of Powell and Deckard, 3000 E. Third St. Bloomington, with Glen Stidd officiating. Visitation will be 3-8pm Monday at The Funeral Chapel. Burial will be at the Clover Hill Cemetery in Harrodsburg.

We only just recently met Wally upon moving to Indiana from Florida and joining our new Goldwing group. He was a very welcoming and kind man that made us feel like we were instantly part of a bigger family and at home.

Mark & Erin Littman - signed on: 06/14/2010

Sandy,
We were so sorry to hear about Wally. We have great memories of the two of you together with Chapter Z. The zebras have lost one of the best. He seemed to pour his heart and soul into what was best for the chapter. He will be sadly missed and fondly remembered. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family during this difficult time. May God give you the strength you need to get through each of the coming days.

Don and Vicki Hart - signed on: 06/14/2010

Sandy
So sorry to hear about Wally. We have only know you & Wally for such a short time but enjoyed each time we visited with you folks and Chapter Z. You and your family are in our thoughts and prayers.

John & Shirley Lee - signed on: 06/14/2010

vickey really sorry to read about the loss of your brother, my heart and prayers goes to you and family

danny irwin - signed on: 06/14/2010

I want to tell his family that how hard it was, when we heard about his passing.
The Gold Wing Chapter has lost a good person. I wii have the family in my prays. God Bless the family.

Rosemary McFarland - signed on: 06/13/2010

So sorry to hear about Jimmy, My thoughts and prayer are with you.

Dottie Gilliland - signed on: 06/13/2010

I'm very sorry to hear about Wally. Your family will be in our thoughts and prayers.

Mark Tolliver
Chapter E-2 GWRRA

Mark Tolliver - signed on: 06/13/2010

Sandy.. Im so sorry for the lost of Wally! He was a great man!!!! I miss seeing you guys!!!! Wally sure was a teady bear!!! Im so sorry again! The Denniston family

Beth Denniston - signed on: 06/13/2010

Sandy and family-

So sorry about losing James. I never knew him, but I know he must have been a good man--good husband, father and grandfather. You have really had a rough year. You all are in my prayers.
Love you! Glenda

Glenda Truesdel DeFord - signed on: 06/12/2010

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