• Robert " Rob" Waldon

    1 Oct 2018
Name: Robert "Rob" Waldon
Location: Oden, AR
D.O.B.: 01/5/1953
D.O.D.: 10/01/2018

  • Robert “Rob” Waldon, 65, of Oden, Arkansas, passed away October 1, 2018, in Oden, AR. He was born in Rolling Fork, MS, on January 5, 1953, to Leon and Faye (Brown) Waldon. He is preceded in death by his parents.

    Rob loved Mother Nature’s natural beauty. His interests and hobbies were archeology and mapping, hiking, general horticulture and gardening. However, music was his passion, becoming a talented guitarist and vocalist. Throughout his life, Rob enjoyed entertaining family and friends, as well as, performing with his favorite band, The Grayhounds.

    Rob’s career included nine years as a geological surveyor with NOAA/NGS and thirty-one years with USDA Forest Service / Ouachita National Forest. On January 1, 2014 Rob retired as an archeological paraprofessional within the Heritage Resource Division of the USDA Forest Service, Mena District.

    Rob is survived by his wife Elizabeth (Bae) Waldon of 38 years, two daughters, Hannah Zook (Stephen Zook), Lydia Waldon; one son, Travis Waldon (Livvey Rurup). He is also survived by two brothers, Johnny and Joey Waldon, along with a host of other family and friends.

    Services will be Saturday, October 13, 2018 at 1:00 pm at the All Saints Catholic Church in Mount Ida, with Father Joseph Shantiraj and Deacon Larry Hatch officiating. Arrangements were made under the direction of Thornton Funeral Home of Mount Ida, AR. Guest register at www.thorntonfh.com

    Rob will be best remembered as a loving husband and father, devoted to his faith, family and friends.

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  • 16 comments

    Kariann Hawthorn (Adams)

    5 Oct 2018

    Sorry for your loss Mrs. Bae Love you and your family my prayers are with you! Love KariAnn and Family!

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    Anne Benoit

    5 Oct 2018

    Always in our hearts.

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    Rita Brown Vincent

    5 Oct 2018

    I am so sorry to hear about Robert's passing. He was a good friend back in the day. He always had a smile. I will be praying for you, Bae and his family.

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    Leslie H Davidson

    5 Oct 2018

    I'm sorry for all of y'all loss. Prayers for all of you. Love y'all.

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    Maria Leach

    5 Oct 2018

    I'm praying for you all.

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    Pam B Walker

    5 Oct 2018

    My heart goes out to Bae and their children and all in the family. Prayers and hugs and love.

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    Katrina Sisk

    5 Oct 2018

    The USDA Forest Service of Mena/Oden are very saddened. Rob touched so many during his work with the Forest Service. He was such a joy to be around. Loved his job, family and friends. We all loved him too. He will be missed but never forgotten!

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    Mae Vincent

    5 Oct 2018

    RIP Mr Rob, you will be missed💕💕

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    Sandra Hartley

    5 Oct 2018

    Dear Bae and family; I'm so sorry for your loss. Prayers for you all.

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    Pat Les Rob

    5 Oct 2018

    Bae, Hannah, Lydia and Travis, our hearts are saddened to learn of Rob’s passing. Each of us, love your dear family! We will be praying continually for God’s strength, encouragement, and HIS PEACE THAT PASSES ALL UNDERSTANDING to comfort your hearts in the days ahead, all our love, Pat Les and Rob

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    Mary Beth Luke

    6 Oct 2018

    Robert was such a kind, sweet person. We went to Elementary and High School together and he always had a smile.

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    Judi Klingbeil

    6 Oct 2018

    Rob was such an amazing soul. My thoughts and prayers are with his loving family. I will always treasure the memories, and will always remember the music shared.

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    Sonny Castille

    6 Oct 2018

    Oh, Rob, you were so good to me. I love you to the sky, fella. You will not be forgotten, I promise you that. Your presence just lit up every room you entered. A man full of love and kindness does not come along very often. So, of course, I was so fortunate to have you in my earthly orbit. Just by knowing you I became a "fortunate son". I will see you on the other side and won't that be a glorious day!

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    Myra McBride

    7 Oct 2018

    I'm so sorry for your loss Mrs. bea love you and your family too and will keep y'all in my prayers. May God bless you and your family

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    Robert Mitchell - Mena/Oden DR (retired)

    10 Oct 2018

    Bae, my sincere sympathy to you and your family at Rob's passing. Rob was a true gentleman, an excellent and extremely professional employee, and a loyal and trusted friend. I know he will be missed by all that ever truly knew him. You and all his family are in my daily prayers at this most difficult time. God Bless and comfort you with His divine mercy and grace.

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    Emilie Kinney

    11 Oct 2018

    Dearest Bae- I am so saddened by Rob’s death. He was such a fine person and a joy to know. Anyone who could call him ‘friend’ was indeed fortunate. May God bless you and all the family during this painful time and may you find comfort in wonderful memories. My love, Emilie

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