James David Wadlow
James David Wadlow
Funeral services for James David Wadlow, 71, West Plains, Missouri, will be held at 2:00 p.m., Thursday, March 17, 2022, at United Freewill Baptist Church, under the direction of Robertson-Drago Funeral Home.
Mr. Wadlow passed away at 9:44 p.m., Friday, March 11, 2022, at his home.
He was born January 28, 1951 at Poplar Bluff, Missouri, to Bernis Wadlow and Mary Wilda Orchard Wadlow. On December 28, 1984, he was married at West Plains, Missouri, to Dollie Judd. Mr. Wadlow was a veteran, having served with the United States Navy from 1969 to 1973. He was a procurement manager at McClain Forest Products. He was a dedicated blood donor. He loved his family and farming, and he enjoyed grilling out. Mr. Wadlow was a member of United Freewill Baptist Church.
He is survived by his wife, Dollie, of the family home; four children, Billy Roberts and wife, Lisa, Pomona, Missouri, Pamela Cox and husband, Terry, Fort Worth, Texas, Tamara Walesky, West Plains, Missouri, and Helen Faulkner and fiancé, Scott Smallwood, West Plains, Missouri; eight grandchildren, Billy Joe Roberts and wife, Jennifer, Bobby Roberts and wife, Heather, Nate Cox and wife, Jess, Bethany Gill and husband, Ricky, James Bunch, Mikayla Simmons and husband, Logan, Mikenzie Anderson and husband, Dakota, and Anthony Sheets; several great-grandchildren; one brother, John Wadlow, West Plains, Missouri; one sister, Jackie Dixon and husband, Eugene, Eminence, Missouri; one nephew, John Wadlow, Jr. and wife, Cindy; and extended family.
His parents, one sister-in-law, Priscilla Wadlow, and two nephews, Mike Wadlow and Randy Dixon, preceded him in death.
Mr. Wadlow will lie in state from 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m., Wednesday, at Robertson-Drago Funeral Home. Visitation will be from 1:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m., Thursday, at United Freewill Baptist Church. Burial will be at Howell Memorial Park Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to the Gideon’s and may be left at or mailed to Robertson-Drago Funeral Home, 211 West Main, West Plains, MO 65775.
Amber Redburn
March 14, 2022 @ 9:59 am
Mrs. Dollie Wadlow, Pam/Terry/Family, & Roberts Families,
Our Deepest Sympathy to all of you on the passing of James. We have all of you in our daily prayers/thoughts and may God comfort, encourage, strengthen, and give each of you peace. May God bless all of you.
In Christian Love,
Norris/Ivene Cozort
Tim,Amber(Cozort), and Corby Redburn
Dustin W Mahan
March 14, 2022 @ 10:53 am
Billy Joe Roberts (grandson), Bobby Roberts and Wadlow families, I’m sorry for the loss of your grandfather.
Carolyn DeShazo
March 14, 2022 @ 11:04 am
Dollies I’m so sorry for your loss, My thoughts & prayers are with you . CAROLYN DESHAZO
Lisa Manion Meade
March 14, 2022 @ 1:10 pm
Dollie,
I’m so sorry to hear about James’ passing. Please know that you are in my prayers.
McClain Forest Products- Alton
March 14, 2022 @ 1:28 pm
Our deepest sympathy to James’ family and friends for the loss of this great man. Our thoughts and prayers are with you. May you find peace and solace in your faith.
Anna and Michael Bayona
March 14, 2022 @ 3:01 pm
Our sympathy and prayers go out to all of you on the passing of James. May you find peace and comfort in the love of family and friends.
Lois and Paul
March 14, 2022 @ 3:36 pm
Jim was a good Christian man. He was kind and giving of his time and encouragement to my son Jim. I know we will see him again.may the Lord bless and keep you during this time of grief.
Alice Vandergriff
March 15, 2022 @ 7:59 am
To all of Jim’s family and friends, I am so sorry to hear of his passing. He was one of my classmates (class of ’69) and I had classes with him from way back in our Carmichael days. I know he will be very much missed, and I am holding all of you in prayer for God’s blessing and comfort.
mike Brown
March 15, 2022 @ 12:55 pm
sorry for your loss Jim was a good friend when we were young Carmichel thur high school
Bill Billy and Lisa - Missey Logging & Sawmill
March 15, 2022 @ 1:27 pm
So sorry to hear of the passing of James. Our sympathy Love and prayers goes out to your family. James was a wonderful and kind man he will be missed by many. May you find peace and comfort in the coming days.
Faye Smith
March 16, 2022 @ 10:55 am
Dolly, I so sorry for your loss. Praying for you and your family. GOD BLESS You!
American Ozark LLC
March 16, 2022 @ 12:56 pm
We are so sorry for your loss. Our sincere condolences are with you at this time. We are sending thoughts and prayers to his family & friends, at this difficult time. May you find peace & comfort in the days ahead.
Joyetta Booker
March 16, 2022 @ 6:38 pm
Dollie, Billy, Helen and family I am so sorry to hear about your loss. I know Jim has just moved onto his Heavenly home but he will be greatly missed here on Earth. My thought and prayers are with you and I am always here if you ever need anything. I love you all.