Charles Waldrop (1925-2010)

Charles William Waldrop, 85, of El Dorado, died Saturday, July 10, 2010, at the Medical Center of South Arkansas in El Dorado.
  Born July 5, 1925, at New Edinburg, he was the son of the late Floyd and Rhua Waldrop.
  In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a sister, Sybil Bullock.
  He was retired from the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers Local No. 436, with which he was associated as an electrician, instructor and business manager for 30 years.
  He was a deacon at West Side Baptist Church.
  Waldrop was a corporal in the U.S. Army during World War II in the European Theater, serving in France, Belgium, Luxembourg and Germany with the 78th Lightning Division. He was wounded in action, which led to his receiving a Purple Heart. Waldrop also received a Good Conduct Medal, a Bronze Service Star, a Combat Infantry Badge and a Sharp Shooter Medal among other military awards and commendations. He remained in the Active Reserve until 1952.
  Funeral services were Tuesday, July 13, 2010, at West Side Baptist Church in El Dorado. The Rev. Gerald Perry officiated. Burial was at the McCoy Cemetery in New Edinburg.
  Survivors include his wife of 66 years, Louise Erwin Waldrop of El Dorado; his sister, Mildred Childress of New Edinburg; his daughter, Regina Waldrop of El Dorado; his son, Larry Waldrop of El Dorado; six grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren.
  In lieu of flowers, the family has requested that memorials be made to West Side Christian School, 2400 W. Hillsboro in El Dorado, AR 71730.
  An online guest book is available at www.youngsfuneralhome.com.