James Waldrup

James Daniel Waldrup, 74, of Boiling Springs, died Friday, January 1, 2021, at Spartanburg Medical Center-Mary Black Campus. He was born February 19, 1946 in Charlottesville, VA, a son to the late James Roy and Gladys Blalock Waldrup. A graduate of North Carolina State University and Central Piedmont Community College, James attended First Baptist Church-Spartanburg, was a former member of The Civitans, and retired from Covington Industries. He was a U.S. Air Force veteran of the Vietnam War and was a devoted husband, father, grandfather, brother and a loyal friend. James is survived by his wife, Gwendolyn Kay Hatley Waldrup; his children, Michelle Waldrup and Ashley Waldrup of the home, and Michael Waldrup of Concord, NC; grandchildren, Taylor Waldrup, Amber Waldrup, Nia Waldrup, Chance Waldrup, Alayna Waldrup, Mason Waldrup and Zoey Waldrup; a great-granddaughter, Aaliyah Waldrup; a sister, Pat Wagoner (David) of Denton, NC; and a brother, Jerry Waldrup of Palestine, NC. A memorial service will be held at a later date. No flowers please. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Shriner's Hospital for Children, 950 West Faris Road, Greenville, SC 29605 or to The Alzheimer's Association, 901 South Pine Street, Spartanburg, SC 29302. Floyd's North Church Street Chapel To send flowers or a memorial gift to the family of James Daniel Waldrup please visit our Sympathy Store.