Robert Lee "Bob" Waldon was a military veteran and a community servant.
Robert Lee "Bob" Waldon.
(New Braunfels, Tx.) - Robert Lee "Bob" Waldon passed away on Tuesday at the age of 75.
While he spent the later years of his life in Texas, Waldon was a native of Milan, Indiana and a graduate from Lawrenceburg High School in 1970.
The same year of his graduation, Waldon joined the U.S. Army, where he spent three years serving his country as a Specialist Five Airborne Ranger in Vietnam. He received a Bronze Star for Valor for bravery in combat, rescuing fellow soldiers.
After serving his country, Waldon returned home to serve and protect his community as a deputy for the Dearborn County Sheriff's Office. His law enforcement career spanned 33 years.
A graveside service with Military Honors will be held at Fort Sam Houston National Cemetery in San Antonio, Texas, at a later date.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Wounded Warrior Project.
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