Joe Furman Waldrop, 86, of Columbus, passed away, Friday morning, July 20, 2018.A native of Polk County, he was the son of the late Otis and Ardell Phillips Waldrop. Mr. Waldrop retired from Spartanburg Steel. He was of the Methodist faith.He was the last surviving member of nine children.Surviving is his loving wife of 65 years, Frances Underwood Waldrop; one son, Robin Waldrop of Columbus; one daughter, Mitzi Morgan (Dirk) of Gastonia; three grandchildren, Stephanie Waldrop of West Palm Beach, Blake and Dylan Morgan both of Gastonia.The family will receive friends Thursday evening, July 26, 2018 from 6:00 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. at the McFarland Funeral Chapel.A graveside service will be held at 11:00 a.m. Friday, July 27, 2018 in Tryon City Cemetery.Memorials may be made to Hospice of the Carolina Foothills, P.O. Box 336, Forest City, NC 28043 or to St. Jude Children's Research, 262 Danny Thomas Place, Memphis, TN 38105.At other times, the family will be at the home.
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