Harold "Whimpy" Waldroup, long-time Davenport, Oklahoma resident was born on September 4, 1931, in Davenport, and departed this life on March 25, 2012, in Oklahoma City, OK, at the age of 80 years.

Harold was the son of Clarence and Myrl Essie Hemphill Waldroup.

He married Betty Jean Tipton on April 24, 1953, in Davenport.

Harold worked as a lineman for Central Oklahoma Telephone Company for many years.

His parents, wife, one brother, and one son-in-law preceded Harold in death.

Survivors include two daughters and sons-in-law, Angie and mark Saffell of Mustang, Oklahoma, Pamela and David Flatlie of Davenport, six grandchildren, five great-grandchildren, other relatives and many friends.

Funeral services will be held at 2:00 p.m., Wednesday, March 28, 2012, at the Church of Christ, Davenport Oklahoma with Don Fuches officiating.

Burial will follow at Davenport Cemetery.

Services are under the direction of Parks Brothers Funeral Service in Chandler.

"Don't grieve for me, for now I'm free. I'm following the path God has laid you see. I took his hand when I heard his call. I turned back and left it all. I could not stay another day, To laugh, to live, to work or play. Tasks left undone must stay that way I found the peace at the close of day. If my parting has left a void. Then fill it with remembered joys - A friendship shared, a laugh, a kiss Oh yes, these things I too will miss. Be not burdened with times of sorrow. I wish you the sunshine of tomorrow. My life's been full, I've savored much, Good friends, good times, a loved one's touch. Perhaps my time seemed all too brief. Don't lengthen it now with undue grief. Lift up your hearts, and peace to thee - God wanted me now, he set me free. "Whimpy"