James Lee Waldrip Obituary

It is with great sadness that we announce the death of James Lee Waldrip of Tyler, Texas, born in Decatur, Texas, who passed away on July 17, 2023, at the age of 87, leaving to mourn family and friends. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.

He was predeceased by: his parents, Ernest Guy Waldrip and Florence Laurnora Brown-Waldrip; his brother Virgil Waldrip; and his children, Kay Lynn Waldrip, James Bryant Waldrip and Kurt Ellis Waldrip.

He is survived by: his sons, Kevin Waldrip (Lorna) of Mineola and Jared Waldrip (Laura) of Alice; his granddaughter Amber Lynn Cass (Graydon) of Daingerfield; his great grandchildren, Wyatt, Adeline and Emma; and his granddaughter Shelby LeAnne Waldrip of McKinney.

If desired, memorials may be made to, Hospice of East Texas Foundation, 4111 University Blvd., Tyler, TX 75701 (http://www.hospiceofeasttexas.org).