Nelson Richard Waldrop III
Jun 27, 1938Feb 13, 2019
Obituary message
WALDROP III, Nelson Richard, 80, of Richmond passed away Wednesday, February 13, 2019. Nelson was preceded in death by his father, Nelson R. Waldrop Jr.; mother Edith Nelsen Waldrop; sister Gwendolyn W. Knight; brothers-in-law Dr. David B. Knight and Kenneth E. Adkins; and great-great niece Autumn Grace Beasley. Survivors include his sister, Virginia W. Adkins; nieces and nephews Cindy Rozell (David), Virginia Hylton (Ronald), Richard C. Rudisill Jr. (Teresa), Michael Rudisill Sr. (Kathy), Christopher Rudisill (Glenn), Kate Knight and James Knight (Wendy); great-nieces Jennifer Thacker, Kaitlin Rudisill and Ella Knight; great-nephews Robbie Nix, Chris Beasley, RJ Hylton, Scott, Aaron, Trey, Andrew Rudisill and Jack Knight; and great-great nieces and nephews Jailynn, Samantha, Jessa, Hannah, Juliett, Adam and Joshua. Nelson attended Virginia Tech and Bridgewater College. He owned his own small engine repair business, Prospect Timber. A memorial service will be held at 11 a.m. on Saturday, March 9 at East End Assembly of God Church. The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service at the church. There will be a reception to follow. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to East End Assembly of God Building Fund or The Salvation Army.
I knew Nelson when we were both students at Bridgewater College in the early 1060s – he was always a lot of fun. I knew he grew up on Route5 near Henrico County/ Charles City line
Will there be a Memorial service? Did he reamin single ?- Any family?
His friend Norman Sulser 6051 Old Meadow Court, Mechanicsville, Va. 23111 phone 804-746-0331
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I first meet Nelson in 1987 and we became fast friends. In the beginning Nelson, Stuart, John, Gene and myself would Charter a boat called Sweet Pea and fish the Chesapeake Bay. We all had a blast and we all became friend. He was such a likable guy and was mostly playful and yet could be serious both at the same time. On these trips he was playful and clowning and we all loved it, that John (the organizer) planed these trips yearly for about six years! Thank you John, for these are memories we will cherish forever! This was the beginnings of many adventures with Nelson, and our trips took us from NY to Atlanta! Several trips to NC, MD, Ohio and many throughout the state of Va., as he had a hard time saying “NO”. He was a “YES” person and ALWAYS seemed to think of other first and would offer his help hand with nearly all endeavors! From cutting down trees to helping set up an RV, he was there. A true friend and confidant that will always be loved and in his passing, will be missed. Hats off to you my friend and we shall meet again. With Love and Gratitude, Lloyd
My Friend Nelson, I have many fond memories over the last 30+ years. Just one of many memories, one of my Best is that he was our Best Man at our Wedding (Larry & Joyce) 9/16/2012. He enjoyed the trip to Sylvan Height Bird Park in Scotland Neck, N.C. near our home 2018.
We alway stayed in touch on the phone & I will miss calling him in Charles City, & like Billy Graham, Nelson has a new address & I will enjoying seeing when I’m Called.
Joyce & Larry Putnam
Farewell Good friend. You’ll be missed.
John
If it were not for Nelson, I would not be clean and sober today. There is not enough time to tell all the ways in which he helped, but I’ll say that 11th hour would not exist today if it were not for him. Nelson, in a very real way, saved my life and (I’m sure) the lives of many other people. He’s definitely missed. Thank you Nelson, for everything.
The whole 11th Hour crew appreciates what Nelson did for this world, and I’m a product of what he put into it.