Robert Lane Waldrop Jr.

Posted on December 10, 2020

Robert Lane Waldrop Jr., 58, of Steinhatchee passed away Nov. 27, 2020.

Mr. Waldrop was born June 28, 1962, to the late Blonnie and Robert Waldrop Sr. in Jacksonville, but had lived in the Steinhatchee area for the past 10 years after moving here from Whigham, Ga.

He was a decorated veteran of the United States Army and served during Operation Desert Storm.

Mr. Waldrop attended the United Methodist Church of Steinhatchee, was a member of the American Legion Post 291 in Steinhatchee, and will always be remembered as a good man.

Mr. Waldrop is survived by: his wife of nine years, Lory Waldrop; his daughters, Desiree Murphy (Morgan) and Alana Waldrop; his stepchildren, Cristina, Alyssa, Heather, Brooke, Anthony, Victoria, Kami, Gisella and Michael; his grandchild, Bohdy Murphy; special cousins, Bebe and Gill; and other extended family members.

The family will hold a celebration of life service at a later date in honor of Mr. Waldrop.

Arrangements have been placed under the care of the Rick Gooding Funeral Home Cross City Chapel.