Gary was an artist who loved restoring old buildings and fine art. He was known throughout the art and business scene as the famous Dr. Tickle. He was always laughing and never took life for granted. He influenced everyone and everything he touched in ways to great to list. He is survived by his wife, children and their spouces, grandchildren, mother,Continue Reading
Gary was an artist who loved restoring old buildings and fine art. He was known throughout the art and business scene as the famous Dr. Tickle. He was always laughing and never took life for granted. He influenced everyone and everything he touched in ways to great to list.
He is survived by his wife, children and their spouces, grandchildren, mother, brothers, extended family, and many many friends.
A celebration of Gary’s life will be July 6, from 5-8 pm at Greenlawn Funeral Home, 3506 N. National Springfield, MO., (417) 833-1111.
Thanks to the Urban District Alliance and the Commercial Club, anyone wishing to make a memorial donation can to; Urban Districts Alliance, 304 W. McDaniel, Springfield, MO 65806; Attn: Gary Waldrop or Dr. Tickle Public Art Fund. (The Commercial Club will work with Amy Waldrop to commission an appropriate piece of public art to be displayed on C-Street in Gary’s name.)
Special thanks to Dr. Robert Ellis and Hospice Compassus for their care while Gary fought lung cancer.
Fair thee well our beloved and sleep in peace until Christ calls us home.
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