Wayne Thomas (Tommy) Waldron Jr. Obituary (1963 - 2014)

Born May 21, 1963, Wayne Thomas (Tommy) Waldron Jr. attended William Byrd High School in Vinton, VA. View the obituary, post a memory, or share a photo about Wayne Thomas (tommy) Waldron Jr..

Graduation Year	Class of 1981
Date of Birth	May 21, 1963
Date of Passing	Sep 10, 2014
About	Wayne Thomas Waldron Jr., 51, of Roanoke, passed away on September 10, 2014. He was born in Reidsville, N.C., on May 21, 1963. Tommy was an avid sports fan, collector of all things sports, and he loved to share his knowledge with everyone. He coached Little League baseball for CSALL for years and softball for South County Recreation League.Tommy could be found at any sporting event coaching, in the stands, or behind his table of collectible cards. While he sold some he mainly shared his collection with all the children he met.He also coached boys and girls basketball and football for Roanoke County throughout the years.He was a mentor and teacher to the friends of his children. He was seen volunteering at Oak Grove Elementary as a room parent, a Reading Buddy, and helped at all school events throughout Cassie and Logan's elementary years. He was retired from Verizon and enjoyed spending time with his friends Sammy Minter and Rob Brown at the Sole Man shoe shop. Tommy was predeceased by his father, Wayne T. Waldron Sr. He is survived by his wife of 28 years, Cheryl Waldron; his children, Cassie and Logan Waldron; his mother, Rebecca Howard Clark and Charles Clark; sister, Gena Doyle; sister and brother-in-law, Kathi and Jandel Foley; as well as uncles, aunts, many nieces, nephews, cousins; and extended family including Inlaws and Outlaws. Special recognition to adopted brother, Bill Griffin, kidney donor and lifesaver, who gave Tommy 15 extra years with us. Although he struggled for many years with health problems, he faced all of the challenges with bravery and an extraordinary sense of humor.He brought fun and the joy of life to everything he did and always thought of others before himself. His family will receive friends at Lotz in Salem, Va., on Friday, September 12, 2014,from 6 to 8 p.m. and then a Memorial Service at 3 p.m. on Saturday, September 13, 2014.If anyone would like to make a donation in Tommy's memory the National Kidney Foundation or the Alport Syndrome Foundation. Arrangements by Lotz Salem, Chapel, 540-389-9208.