On Tuesday, April 17, 2018, Joseph L. Waldrop passed away after a long illness at the age of 75. Joe will forever be remembered as a loving spouse to his wife Judy of 56 years, a beloved father to their children, Dina Brown (Darren) , Debbie Butler, and Danny Waldrop (Dawn) and a caring grandfather to Kealy Nix (Caleb) , Kristie Smith, Kayla Butler, Sara Butler, Davis Waldrop, Drew Waldrop, Skylar Smith, and Perry Nix. Joe was born in West Point, GA, educated in Columbus, GA. and was a veteran of the U.S. Navy. Following his service years, he began a career in the sheet metal industry and later retired from Nikon, Inc. Memorial services will be held on Friday, April 20, 2018 at 11:00 am at St. Oliver Plunkett Church, 3200 Brooks Drive, Snellville, GA 30078. In lieu of flowers. memorial donations in memory of Joe can be made to St. Vincent de Paul, 3200 Brooks Drive, Snellville, GA 30078.