James Richard “Jim” Waldroup, 81, passed away at 3:25 am on September 23, 2023 surrounded by his loving family. Jim was born on June 17, 1942 in Sullivan, IN and he is the son of Woodrow and Thelma (Buley) Waldroup. Jim married Shirley Brothers on February 24, 1962.
Jim was a graduate of Oaktown High School and was a carpenter for John Lane Builders for many years until his retirement. Jim enjoyed coin collecting and walking by the George Rogers Clark Memorial, the River Walk and Quabache Trails Park. He was a Jack of all trades and if it could be fixed, Jim would think of a way to do it. Jim was always willing to help any family member or friend with their projects. He was a creative thinker, had a great sense of humor and was quiet, a man of very few words. Most importantly though, Jim was a soul mate and loving husband to Shirley for sixty-one years. He was also a loving and devoted father, grandfather, brother, uncle, and friend. His favorite saying to his grandchildren was “and I still Love you.”
Survivors include his wife, Shirley Brothers Waldroup of Vincennes; son, Richard Waldroup and his wife Roberta of Evansville, IN; daughter, Lisa Zwilling and her husband Matt of Whiteland, IN; his brother, Larry Waldroup of Brighton, CO; sister-in-law Betty Waldroup of Powdersprings, GA; his grandchildren, Drew Waldroup and his wife Angela, Nick Waldroup, Ryan Zwilling and his wife Cathy, Aaron Zwilling, Sarah Zwilling; his great grandchildren, Sadie, Adrian and Charolette Waldroup. Jim is preceded in death by his parents Woodrow and Thelma Waldroup his brother, Woodrow “Woody” Waldroup Jr. and his sister-in-law, Valorie Waldroup.
Friends may visit with Jim’s family from 4-7 pm on Wednesday, September 27, 2023 and from 10:00 am until the hour of service time of 11:00 am on Thursday, September 28 at Goodwin-Sievers Funeral Home, 524 Broadway, Vincennes, IN. Pastor Dale Biehl will officiate and Jim will be laid to rest in Memorial Park Cemetery. The Waldroup family has requested memorial contributions be made to Good Samaritan Hospice or Wabash Community Church. Online memories may be shared with Jim’s family and friends at www.goodwinsieversfh.com. Goodwin-Sievers Funeral Home is privileged and honored to be entrusted with the care of Jim and his family.
