James "Riley" Waldrop, 68, God's Special Gift was called home to be with Jesus on Tuesday, June 5, 2018. He was a resident of Decatur, TN formally of Etowah, TN and retired from Woods Memorial Hospital.

Preceded in death by his father, James Arthur Waldrop.

Survivors include his mother, Jeannette Wilson Waldrop of Decatur; sister and brother-in-law, Wanda and Calvin Rockholt of Decatur; special nieces and their husbands, Dr. English Rockholt and Dr. Carlos Torres of Chattanooga, Ashley Rockholt Dennis and Vance Dennis of Savannah, TN; great-nephews, Walker Dennis and William Dennis; great niece, Gabriella Torres; a large extended family, cousins, and many friends.

Family and friends will assemble at 9:00 a.m., on Thursday at the funeral home and proceed to Jones Chapel Cemetery for a 10:00 a.m. Graveside service with Layspeaker Wade Shultz officiating. Family will receive friends from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m., Wednesday, June 6th in the chapel of the funeral home.

In lieu of flowers contributions may be made to Orange Grove Center of Chattanooga, 615 Derby St., Chattanooga, TN 37404.