James Edward Waldrop

Deacon James Edward “Greenman” Waldrop

August 23, 1944 – October 12, 2026

Deacon James Edward “Greenman” Waldrop, 82, of Piedmont, South Carolina, passed away at his residence on Monday, October 12, 2026, surrounded by his loving wife.

Born on August 23, 1944, in Greenwood, South Carolina, James attended local schools. He was a self-employed contractor with Greenman Contracting, LLC.

James was a faithful servant and member of New Forksville Baptist Church, where he served as a deacon. He was also active in the Pastor’s Partner ministry and sang with the All Male Choir.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Louis and Ida Waldrop, and his brothers, William, Willie Earl, and Larry Waldrop.

He leaves to cherish his memory his loving wife, Johnnie Lee Waldrop; his son, Brandon Hayes of Simpsonville, South Carolina; and his special nephew, Brandon Waldrop of Greenville, South Carolina. He is also survived by his sisters, Mary Alice Golden of Greenwood, South Carolina, and Patricia Ann Chapman of Pelzer, South Carolina; his stepson, Terrell Gaines; his stepdaughters, April (Ricky) Nance of Easley, Angela Gaines of Fountain Inn, and Mashel (Curtis) White of Fountain Inn; his bonus daughter, Kimberly (David) Frazier; and his sister-in-law, Teresa Waldrop.

James also leaves three grandchildren, many step-grandchildren and great-grandchildren, along with cousins, nieces, nephews, and friends who will miss him dearly.