Eugene Waltrip, 86, USAF (Ret.) of Largo, Florida died at Suncoast Hospice Mid Pinellas Care Center in Pinellas Park, Florida on October 16, 2016.
Family
Survived by his wife of 64 years, Natalie, of Largo, Florida; son Steven Waltrip of Largo, Florida; daughter Barbara McComas of Largo, Florida, two grandchildren Christopher and Craig Kearney and two great-grandchildren Christopher Kearney, Jr. and Shelia Kearney.
Life and Military Career
A native of Owensboro, Kentucky and a local resident since 2001, after he moved here from Fort Thomas, Kentucky. MSgt Waltrip served our nation during the Korean War and Vietnam War Eras for over 21 years. During his career, he was awarded two National Defense Service Medals, two Air Force Outstanding Unit Awards, two Air Force Longevity Service Awards and two Air Force Good Conduct Medals. After his retirement, he went to work and retired from the United States Post Office as a mail handler. He was of the Christian faith.
Memorial Service
A memorial service to honor the life of MSgt Eugene Waltrip is scheduled for Thursday, November 3, 2016 at Bay Pines National Cemetery. Military honors will be provided by the United States Air Force from MacDill Air Force Base and the Pinellas County Veterans Council.
Special Recognition
The Waltrip family would like to thank the staff at Mid Pinellas Care Center for the outstanding care given to Eugene during his final illness. In lieu of flowers the family asks that memorial contributions be made to the Danny Dietz Memorial Fund.
Friends and family are invited to share a memory and sign his guestbook below.
Paul and I know you will always have such wonderful memories of Gene. Gene and Natalie have such great memories of Gene’s Air Force career and their great travels together. I always enjoyed hearing about the places they went in Gene’s career. Our blessings are with Natalie and her family.
My deepest condolences to the Waltrip family.
So thankful I got an opportunity to visit with Gene and Natalie shortly before his passing. What a great guy and second cousin. Lots of memories from years past. Rest in peace Gene.
Perry Elliott
Second Cousin