James Charles Waldrip Obituary
It is with sadness that the passing of James Charles Waldrip in Columbia, Missouri is shared. James Charles, born on April 15, 1974 in Mattoon, Illinois, passed away on July 16, 2026. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.
James Charles will be remembered for the time spent with loved ones and the moments that brought joy to those around him. Friends and family will honor James Charles by reflecting on shared memories and the positive influence he had in their lives. Though James Charles is no longer present, the bonds he created and the experiences shared will endure. James Charles’s memory will continue to be a source of comfort for all who knew him.
He was predeceased by: his father Roger Stephen Page. He is survived by: his mother Brenda Kay Page of Columbia, MO; his caregivers, Aloys, Patience, Gaella, Elijah and Olga; his aunt Jane Armer of Ashland, MO; and his cousins, Jason Shoot (Rebecca) of Ashland, MO, Nathan Armer of Columbia, MO and Janet Page of Galesburg, IL.
In lieu of flowers, the family encourages acts of kindness toward others, in memory of a man whose life was marked by generosity, creativity, and quiet strength.
