Rev. James E. “Jim” Waldron, 88, of Elkview, WV, formerly of Alum Creek went to his heavenly home and the presence of his Lord on Thursday, September 12, 2019.
Jim was born on November 28, 1930 in Alum Creek. He joined the U. S. Army in 1949 and served in the Korean War in 1950-51. Jim married Rachel Faye Pauley in October, 1951 and they were married for almost 68 years. He worked for Union Carbide and the Plumbers, Pipefitters Local #625. His life was changed in 1976 when by God’s grace he put his faith for salvation in Jesus Christ. He gave his life to preach and proclaim the Gospel. He served as a pastor in several churches and never grew tired of sharing the good news of Jesus. He and his wife, Rachel, attended Mt. Pleasant Baptist Church in Elkview. Jim’s joy in the Lord touched many, many people.
Jim was preceded in death by his parents, Pastor Manuel and Hallie Peters Waldron, an infant sister, Rachel Genivee, and his brother, Charles.
He is survived by his dear wife, Rachel; son, Tim (Cheryl) of Iowa city, Iowa; daughter Judy (Dave) Atkins of Elkview; seven (7) grandchildren and fourteen (14) great-grandchidren; brother, David (Shirley) of Spring Hill, and sister, Barbara Fitzwater of Chester, Virginia; and many nieces and nephews.
Family and friends will gather from 3 to 5 p.m. Sunday at Curry Funeral Home in Alum Creek.
Service will be 1:00 p.m. Monday, September 16, at Curry Funeral Home with Pastors Tim Waldron, Frank Chapman, Lee Swor and Gene Pauley officiating. Burial will follow at Forks of Coal Memorial Park with military graveside rites conducted by the Alum Creek VFW Post 4768.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to HospiceCare, 1606 Kanawha Blvd., W., Charleston, WV 25387-2536.
Rachel andTim, Millard and I are so sorry for your loss. I have many fond memories of being in church services with you Jim and Tim. May God wrap His loving arms of comfort around you at this difficult time.
Pastor Tim and family. It was only short time ago that we lost my father and you and Cheryl provide great comfort and encouragement to our family during our time of grief. So, I know very well what it is like to lose a father. We are praying for you! Dalyn Dye
1 Peter 1:3-9 Praise be to the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ! In his great mercy he has given us new birth into a living hope through the resurrection of Jesus Christ from the dead, 4 and into an inheritance that can never perish, spoil or fade. This inheritance is kept in heaven for you, 5 who through faith are shielded by God’s power until the coming of the salvation that is ready to be revealed in the last time. 6 In all this you greatly rejoice, though now for a little while you may have had to suffer grief in all kinds of trials. 7 These have come so that the proven genuineness of your faith—of greater worth than gold, which perishes even though refined by fire—may result in praise, glory and honor when Jesus Christ is revealed. 8 Though you have not seen him, you love him; and even though you do not see him now, you believe in him and are filled with an inexpressible and glorious joy, 9 for you are receiving the end result of your faith, the salvation of your souls.
Our deepest sympathies to the family. I have many fond memories of being in church service with Mr. and Mrs. Waldron, and of them singing together. May God give comfort to you all. From Cheryl Belcher for the Edward Belcher Family
When I think of Jim Waldron it always brings a smile to my face. Brother Jim Waldron has brought a smile to the faces of many over the years. Just wanted the family to know how much of a blessing he was to us. Prayers and sympathies to you during the time of your loss.
Our memories of Bro. Jim Waldron are filled with smiles of joy! Can’t you just see him shouting Hallelujah on the streets of gold as he celebrates his homecoming. You are all in our thoughts and prayers.
Rocco and Janelle Wagner