Cover photo for Richard "Rick" Louis Waldrop's Obituary
Richard "Rick" Louis Waldrop Profile Photo
1957 Richard "Rick" 2018

Richard "Rick" Louis Waldrop

December 1, 1957 — September 8, 2018

Richard “Rick” Waldrop, 60, of San Felipe, passed away at his home surrounded by his loving family and friends. Rick was born on December 1, 1957, in San Antonio, Texas to Carter Waldrop and Mary (Weadock) Waldrop. He attended Royal High School, Class of ’76. He was baptized in the First United Methodist Church, in Brookshire, at the age of 8. He married Kim Keaton on November 22, 1980 in the Industry Brethren Church. On November 29, 1984 they were blessed with one child, Jon Carter.


Rick was most happy when with his family as well as serving the Lord. He was an avid outdoorsman and duck hunter. He had a deep love for the Brazos River. A few of his hobbies were the love of music, especially the drums, bar b quing, dutch oven cooking, blacksmithing and knife making. Rick was a simple man but lived life to the fullest. A favorite past time of his was just sitting on the front porch visiting with friends.

Rick served as a Trustee of San Felipe United Methodist Church, was a lifetime member of the North American Hunting Club, and a past member of Ducks Unlimited and Stephen F Austin Radio Club.

He is survived by his wife Kim Waldrop of San Felipe. Son Jon Waldrop and his wife Erica of San Felipe. Two grandchildren; Harloe, and Slade. His mother Mary Waldrop, of Pattison; sister Karen Porter and her husband Rick of Fredericksburg. Brother in laws Todd Keaton and Ty Keaton and numerous other family members. He was preceded in death by his father Carter Waldrop.

Visitation will be held from 5 – 7 PM on Thursday, September 13, 2018 at the San Felipe United Methodist Church. Friends may pay their respects on Friday, September 14, 2018 at the San Felipe United Methodist Church.

Funeral Services will be held at 10 AM on Saturday, September 15, 2018 at the San Felipe United Methodist Church, 202 Vicente Guerrero, San Felipe, TX 77473, with Rev. Joel McMahon officiating.

Burial will follow in the San Felipe Cemetery. Pallbearers; Robert Braentner, Rolf Gullaksen, Alan Konieczny, David Melton, Don Pyle, John Stinger, Roy Taylor and Russel Voyles. Honorary Pallbearers; Jim Bundick, Mark Miranda, Chris Sodolak, Jack Miller, Tom Conlan, Jack Carr, Todd Keaton, Ty Keaton, Rick Porter, Steve Packard, Adrian Blakney, John Boggan, James Lezak, Charles Griffin and Chris Singer.



Friends who wish may make memorial gifts to the:

San Felipe United Methodist Church
Restoration Fund
P.O. Box 149
San Felipe, Texas 77473

or to the charity of their choice
To order memorial trees in memory of Richard "Rick" Louis Waldrop, please visit our tree store.

Service Schedule

Past Services

Visitation

Thursday, September 13, 2018

5:00 - 7:00 pm (Central time)

San Felipe United Methodist Church

, San Felipe, TX 77473

Enter your phone number above to have directions sent via text. Standard text messaging rates apply.

Visitation

Friday, September 14, 2018

10:00am - 4:00 pm (Central time)

San Felipe United Methodist Church

, San Felipe, TX 77473

Enter your phone number above to have directions sent via text. Standard text messaging rates apply.

Funeral Service

Saturday, September 15, 2018

Starts at 10:00 am (Central time)

San Felipe United Methodist Church

, San Felipe, TX 77473

Enter your phone number above to have directions sent via text. Standard text messaging rates apply.

Interment

Saturday, September 15, 2018

Starts at 11:00 am (Central time)

San Felipe Cemetery

, San Felipe, TX 77473

Enter your phone number above to have directions sent via text. Standard text messaging rates apply.

Guestbook

Visits: 0

This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the
Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply.

Service map data © OpenStreetMap contributors

Plant A Tree

Plant A Tree

Send a Card

Send a Card