Dean Edward Waldrop
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In Memory of
Dean Edward Waldrop
May 28, 1944 - February 11, 2015

Dean Edward Waldrop, 70, of Carrollton, TX, passed February 11th, 2015, peacefully at home surrounded by family. Born May 28th, 1944 in Foreman Arkansas, Dean was born to Gladys Bogan and Earl Waldrop and had three brothers and one sister. At the age of 2, Dean’s family moved to Texas where he would live for the rest of his life. A man who put his family above all else, Dean was a loving and devoted husband to his wife for fifty one years and was always involved with and supportive of his three sons. He was a forty year resident of Carrollton where he had a long career in the printing industry as a well respected press operator and soon afterward becoming a production manager. Dean had a lifelong passion for the outdoors and spent the majority of his free time fishing with his family. He was always respected by all who knew him for his resolve and strength of character. Dean was well respected as a man who held himself to a very high standard of conduct. Known for his loyalty to friends and family, loved ones could always count on Dean in a time of need. As a man known for his practical jokes and sense of humor, Dean could always be counted on for a good laugh, as well. Dean is survived by his wife, Kaye Waldrop, sons Rick, Steve, Cliff and daughter-in-law Michele, grandchildren Kayla Wells and Wayne Waldrop, sister Betty West, brothers Wesley and Ray, and numerous nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents and brother Billy. A Visitation will be held at Rhoton Funeral Home 1511 I-35 E Carrollton, TX 75006 on Monday February 16, 2015 from 10:00 am to 1:00 pm and the Funeral Service will begin at 1:00 pm. Interment will follow at Hilltop Memorial Park.

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