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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