Marless Wayne Waldrop, 81, passed away on April 6, 2017 in Houston, Texas surrounded by his loving family. Marless was born on March 2, 1936 to Travis and Mary Waldrop in Marshall, Texas. He is preceded in death by his Father, Mother and Sister, Fay Rogers. He is survived by his loving wife and best friend of 58 years, Joyce Jamail, their two sons Chris and wife Melissa and Mike and wife Laurie. He is also survived by his brother James Neil Waldrop and wife Jane of Bryan, Texas. His grandchildren Michael, David, Drew, Simon and Michelle; three great grandchildren; numerous nephews, nieces, and other loving family filled his life. Marless attended Jefferson Davis High School, continued his education at University of Houston after serving in the United States Air Force. He was the founder of the Waldrop Company Inc. - a family business specializing in packaging equipment located in Houston, Texas which is still in the family today. In retirement he resided at their ranch in Schulenburg, TX.