RIVERTON - Walter 'Buck' Waldrop, 80, of Riverton, Illinois passed away peacefully on November 5, 2025.

Buck was born on June 9, 1945, in Flat Rock, Illinois, to Ralph and Rose Waldrop. He graduated from Robinson High School, proudly served in the U.S. Navy, and later completed his training at Barber College in Springfield.

In 1966, Buck married the love of his life, Joanne Oliver, and they raised two children, Shane and Brent. This coming May, they would have been married 60 wonderful years.

Buck dedicated much of his career to Interstate Brands and took great pride in running his own barber shop in Illiopolis. Following his retirement, he continued to stay active and connected to the community through his work at Hilltop Nursery.

Buck spent many years in Florida over the winter and enjoyed a game of sand volleyball. He also enjoyed gardening, his chickens, antiquing, the Illini, and having a cold beer. He will be remembered for his humor, homemade blueberry pie, and love for his family.

Buck is survived by his wife, Joanne; children, Shane (Silvia) Waldrop of Riverton and Brent (Adriana) Waldrop of Chatham; sisters, Linda Hixon and Sharon Wampler of Flat Rock, Illinois, Katie Corrie of Demotte, Indiana. He is also survived by his grandchildren, great-grandchildren, nieces, and nephews.

He is preceded in death by his son, Jason Waldrop; parents, Ralph and Rose Waldrop; sisters, Betty Bellinger, Iona Rich, and Patty Hill; brothers, Ralph Waldrop, Jr., and Gerald Waldrop.

Visitation will be held from 10 a.m. until the time of a funeral service at 11 a.m. Monday, November 10, 2025, at Riverton Christian Church with Pastor Brian Atwell officiating. Burial will follow in Camp Butler National Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital.