Obituary of John "Calvin" Waldroup

John “Calvin” Waldroup, 62, of the Birdtown Community in Cherokee, NC went home to be with Jesus Tuesday,February 20, 2024, after a brief illness. A Native of Cherokee, and a Enrolled Member of the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians, he was the son Eugene Waldroup of Virginia and the late Roberta Waldroup. In addition to his mother, Calvin was also preceded in death by his two nephews, Gilbert Waldroup, and Joshua “Cubby” Squirrel great nephew, Percival Allison; and Grandparents, Luther and Elnora Ledford Murphy. Calvin was a member of Bethabara Baptist Church and Lover of God’s Nature. Calvin loved to fish and cook native foods following his grandparents and mothers teachings and gathering Mountain Foods and Native Crafts. He loved his parents, his Entire family, and loved hanging out with his cousins until the very end. In addition to his Father, he is survived by his sisters, Kathy, Helen, and Jessica; son, Patrick “Flea” George; Daughter, Tonya Hensley; 9 grandchildren; Special Nieces and Nephews, Brandon, Ray, Lynsey, Daniel, Michael, Courtney, Forrest, Tymius, Laylauna, and Rauzlynn; Special Friend, Sis Allison; and Special Elder , Irma Bradley and Elizabeth Cochran; and many friends. Funeral services will be held at 1:00 pm Saturday at Bethabara Baptist Church. Reverend Max Cochran will officiate and Joe Wolfe will be the Special Guest Speaker. Burial will be in the Birdtown Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 11am to 1 pm Saturday February 24, 2024 at the church. Pallbearers will be Ray Stamper, III, Tymius Allison, Daniel Myers, Daniel Waldroup, Mikey Allison; and a Junior pallbearer, Channing Stamper. Flea George will be an Honorary Pallbearer.