▰ Lillie B (Sumrall) Whiddon Died July 25, … More Information |
Lillie B (Sumrall) Whiddon, age 91 of Groves, Texas, peacefully entered eternal life with our Lord July 25, 1996. Obituary published: July 26, 1996 in "Beaumont Enterprise" |
▰ Lieutenant General Orren R Whiddon Died March 20, … More Information |
Lieutenant General Orren R Whiddon, born March 10, 1935 entered the Kingdom of Heaven March 20, 2016 in Lufkin, Texas. Lieutenant was 81.
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Obituary: Lieutenant General Orren Ray Cotton Whiddon passed peacefully into the arms of the Lord, 20, 2016 surrounded by family and friends after fighting the good fight. He was born 10th, 1935 to the late Cynthia Betty Cockrell Whiddon and Orren Cox Whiddon in Joaquin, TX as a fifth generation Texan. General Whiddon graduated from Stephen F. Austin University with a BA in Chemistry in 1955 and was drafted into the US Army as a Buck Private. Upon completion of Officer Candidate School in 1956, he was commissioned a Second Lieutenant, Field Artillery. He also holds a Master of Science degree in Management from the University of Southern California. His military education includes completion of the Field Artillery School Basic and Advanced Courses, The United States Army Command and General Staff and the Naval War , Newport, RI. General Whiddon served in a variety of career building assignments including Ft. Sill, OK; Vicenza, Italy; and Ft. Leavenworth, KS. His first tour in Vietnam was as a Subsector Advisor in the Mekong Delta and later as the Intelligence Briefing Officer to General Westmoreland. Upon returning to the US, he was the Operations and Plans Officer, Joint Reconnaissance , Operations Directorate, J3, Organization of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, Washington, DC. In his second tour in Vietnam he served as the Assistant Chief of Staff for Intelligence, G2, 101st Airborne Division and later commanded 3d Battalion, 82d Artillery, 196th Infantry Brigade. Upon return to the United States, General Whiddon served as a staff officer in the Current Operations Division, Operations Directorate, Office of the Deputy Chief of Staff for Operations and Plans, United States Army, Washington, DC. Following his studies at the Naval War , General Whiddon commanded the 2nd Battalion, 92nd Field Artillery, 42nd Field Artillery Group in Giessen, Germany. He then served as a Special Assistant to the Chief of Staff, Supreme Headquarters Allied Powers Europe (SHAPE) in Mons, Belgium. General Whiddon commanded the Division Artillery, 5th Infantry Division, Fort Polk, LA, after which he served as the Deputy Director of Training in the Office of the Deputy Chief of Staff of Operations and Plans, United States Army, Washington, DC. Other key assignments held include Assistant Division Commander, 3rd Armored Division in Europe; Commanding General, United States Army Training Support , Fort Eustis, VA.; Deputy Chief of Staff for Operations and Intelligence, Allied Forces Central Europe (AFCENT), The Netherlands; Commanding General, 8th Infantry Division, United States Army Europe, Bad Krueznach, Germany; and Deputy Commander in Chief for Joint Plans and Operations Forces Command, Fort McPherson, GA. General Whiddon retired in 1990 as Commanding General, Second United States Army, Fort Gillem, GA. Awards and decorations General Whiddon received include the Distinguished Service Medal (two Oak Leaf Clusters), Defense Superior Service Medal (one Oak Leaf Cluster), Legion of Merit (three Oak Leaf Clusters), Bronze Star Medal (two Oak Leaf Clusters), Meritorious Service Medal (four Oak Leaf Clusters), Air Medal (five Oak Leaf Clusters), Army Commendation Medal (two Oak Leaf Clusters), Army Good Conduct Medal (one Oak Leaf Cluster), National Defense Service Medal (one Oak Leaf Cluster), Vietnam Service Medal (three Oak Leaf Clusters), Army Service Ribbon (one Oak Leaf Cluster), Overseas Service Ribbon (five Oak Leaf Clusters), Republic of Vietnam Gallantry Cross with Unit Citation, Vietnamese Staff Honor Medal, Vietnamese Cross of Gallantry (with Palm), Vietnamese Cross of Gallantry (with Gold Star) and Vietnamese Cross of Gallantry (with Silver Star). General Whiddon is authorized to wear the Combat Infantry Badge, Parachutist Badge, Joint Chiefs of Staff Identification Badge, and Army General Staff Identification Badge. General Whiddon was inducted into Stephen F. Austin Universitys Alumni Hall of Fame in 1988, awarded the Angelina Rotary Clubs Paul Harris Fellow Award and Service Above Self Award in 2005 and the Angelina Award by the Lufkin/Angelina Chamber of Commerce in 2014. He was a longtime supporter of SFAs ROTC program and the Howitzer fired at SFA home games, Ol Cotton, is named in his honor. retiring in 1990, Cotton and the love of his life, Harriot McKinney Whiddon, began the second adventure of their lives in Lufkin, Texas. His leadership and ability to inspire others led to his work with and development of the PineCrest Retirement Community and Salvation Army Adult Day . His work in the community also included serving on the Citys Planning and Zoning Board, the St. Cyprians Episcopal School Board, the Methodist Retirement Communities Board and the Methodist Retirement Trust Board. He was a Senior Warden for St. Cyprians Episcopal Church. Cotton loved Lufkin, and Lufkin loved him. He was preceded in death by his beloved parents, Cynthia Betty Cockrell Whiddon and Orren Cox Whiddon, and brother Richard Abner Whiddon. He is survived by his wife of 60 years, Harriot McKinney Whiddon; son, Orren Prentice Whiddon of Artemas, PA; daughters, Laura Whiddon Shortell and husband Joe Ross Stutts of Dallas, TX; Barbara Whiddon Chandler and husband James B Chandler of Allen, TX; four grandchildren, Orren Anders Whiddon, Pittsburgh, PA; Joseph Henry Shortell III, Dallas, TX; Catharine Theodosia Whiddon, Artemas, PA; Skylar James Chandler, Allen, TX; sister, Susan Karen Whiddon, Joaquin, TX; sister-in-laws, Susan Prentice McKinney of Nacogdoches, TX and Jean Tyler Whiddon of Hideaway, TX; and numerous nieces and nephews. Wed like to thank Cottons Angels, Norma, Evia, Bonnie, Brenda, Crystal and Ruth; LTC Francis Jackson; the staff and caregivers at Hospice in the Pines; Memorial ; and all the doctors who cared for him, especially Dr. Kyle Krohn. services are scheduled for 10am, , 26, 2016 at St. Cyprians Episcopal Church, Lufkin and burial with full military honors at 3pm at The Joaquin , Joaquin, Texas. Visitation will be held on evening, 25, 2016 in the Gipson , Lufkin, Texas. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to Hospice in the Pines, 1504 W Frank Ave, Lufkin, TX 75904 or The Salvation Army Adult Day , continued... |
▰ Lieutenant General Orren R Whiddon Died March 20, … More Information |
Lieutenant General Orren R Whiddon, born March 10, 1935 entered into eternal rest March 20, 2016 in Lufkin, Texas. Lieutenant was 81.
Family members and close friends: , Don & Wilma Gaylor, Robin Folsom Andrews, Mike Parker, George Stone, Linda Broadus, David Winward, Bill And Kathy Baker And Family, Charles Millikan, Lynn Garrison Sibley, Terry Powers, Barbara Edwards, Keith Nightingale, Jim Mcdaniel, Peggyjane Barfield, Howard Wilcox, John & Constance Trout, Al Jones, Donald And Gail Jones, Charlotte Keyser ( Langham, Peggy Jane Barfield, Rita Redd, Terri Manor, Ronda Rollins, John Hicks, Thomas Gagne |
▰ Leon Allen "Sam" Whiddon Died November 13, … More Information |
Leon Allen "Sam" Whiddon, age 79 of Deweyville, Texas, passed from this life on November 13, 2001. Obituary published: November 14, 2001 in "DeQuincy News (LA)" |
▰ Leon Allen Whiddon Died November 06, … More Information |
Leon Allen Whiddon, of Texas, born in Merryville, Louisiana, passed away peacefully November 6, 2001. Leon was 79. Obituary published: November 07, 2001 in "Beaumont Enterprise" |
▰ John T Jr Whiddon Died April 05, … More Information |
John T Jr Whiddon, age 76 of San Angelo, Texas, peacefully entered eternal life with our Lord April 5, 1998. Obituary published: April 06, 1998 in "Abilene R-N" |
▰ John T Whiddon Died April 06, … More Information |
John T Whiddon, age 76 of San Angelo, Texas, joined the Lord April 6, 1998. Obituary published: April 07, 1998 in "Abilene R-N" |
▰ John T Whiddon Died April 06, … More Information |
John T Whiddon, of Big Spring, Texas, ascended to heaven into the loving arms of all whom have gone before John April 6, 1998. John was 76. Obituary published: April 07, 1998 in "San Angelo S-T" |
▰ Joe Dale Whiddon Died October 11, … More Information |
Joe Dale Whiddon, age 60 of Liviingston, Texas passed away October 11, 2012. Obituary published: October 12, 2012 in "Lufkin DN" |
▰ James Herbert Whiddon Died October 18, … More Information |
James Herbert Whiddon, age 86 of Texas, born in Village, Arkansas, went to be with the Lord on October 18, 2004. Obituary published: October 19, 2004 in "Dallas M-N" |
▰ James Herbert Whiddon Died October 18, … More Information |
James Herbert Whiddon, age 86 of Mabank, Texas, ascended to heaven into the loving arms of all whom have gone before James October 18, 2004. Obituary published: October 19, 2004 in "Athens D-R" |
▰ James William Whiddon Died October 07, … More Information | James William Whiddon, born March 17, 1937 went into the presence of the Lord on October 7, 2010 in Texas. James was 73. |
▰ Howard Voss Whiddon Died November 03, … More Information | Howard Voss Whiddon, born December 18, 1933 joined the Lord November 3, 2015 in The Woodlands, Texas. Howard was 81. |
▰ Howard Voss Whiddon Died November 03, … More Information | Howard Voss Whiddon, born December 18, 1933 ascended to heaven into the loving arms of all whom have gone before his November 3, 2015 in Houston, Texas. HOWARD was 81. |
▰ Frank Whiddon Died May 25, … More Information | Frank Whiddon, born April 3, 1923 joined the Lord May 25, 2020 in Conroe, Texas. Frank was 97. |
▰ Ethel Whiddon Died October 20, … More Information |
Ethel Whiddon, born April 12, 1926 left her earthly home and passed through the Veil to her Eternal Home October 20, 2012 in Conroe, Texas. Ethel was 86.
Family members and close friends: , Patty Kemp, Perry Orrick Jr, Jerri Senor-bowen, Becky Whiddon, Jumperjack, Lavenia Whiddon Lagrone |
▰ Ethel Mae "Memaw" Whiddon Died October 20, … More Information |
Ethel Mae "Memaw" Whiddon, born April 12, 1926 left us to live with the Father in her new eternal home October 20, 2012 in Conroe, Texas. Ethel was 86.
Family members and close friends: , Jumperjack, Patty Kemp, Becky Whiddon, Lavenia Whiddon Lagrone, Perry Orrick Jr, Jerri Senor-bowen |
▰ Emily Faye (Humphrey) Whiddon Died June 04, … More Information |
Emily Faye (Humphrey) Whiddon, age 81 of Texas, born in Mississippi, entered the Kingdom of Heaven June 4, 2004. Obituary published: June 05, 2004 in "Texas City Sun" |
▰ Elmer C Whiddon Died January 26, … More Information |
On January 26, 1996, Elmer C Whiddon, 89 of Beeville, Texas passed from this world into the next. Obituary published: January 27, 1996 in "Corpus Christi C-T" |
▰ Elizabeth "Betty" Whiddon Died January 12, … More Information |
On January 12, 2003, Elizabeth "Betty" Whiddon, 92 of Beaumont, Texas passed from this world into the next. Obituary published: January 13, 2003 in "Beaumont Enterprise" |
▰ E C Sr Whiddon Died January 25, … More Information |
E C Sr Whiddon, 89, of Beeville, Texas, entered the Kingdom of Heaven January 25, 1996. Obituary published: January 26, 1996 in "Statesman" |
▰ E C Sr Whiddon Died January 25, … More Information |
E C Sr Whiddon, of Beeville, Texas, passed from this life on January 25, 1996. WHIDDON was 89. Obituary published: January 26, 1996 in "San Antonio E-N" |
▰ Durwood James Whiddon Died August 07, … More Information |
Durwood James Whiddon, born September 10, 1932 passed away peacefully August 7, 2018 in Baytown, Texas. Durwood was 85.
Family members and close friends: , Debbie Ross, Mary Navarre, Cathy Gentry Reichenbach, Jim Pangarakis, Barbara Malinowski, Buren And Bonnie, Deborah ( Whiddon ) Coker, Bob And Marilyn Lanser, Jim And Sandy Pangarakis, Marilyn, Ben And Lori Broughton, Judy Falcone, Dawn Bordovsky |
▰ Douglas Eugene Whiddon Died January 14, … More Information |
Douglas Eugene Whiddon, born November 17, 1969 passed from this world into the next January 14, 2016 in Moscow, Texas. Douglas was 46.
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Obituary: Douglas was born on 17, 1969 and passed away on , 14, 2016. Douglas was a resident of Moscow, Texas at the time of passing. Douglas was married to Denise. |
▰ Demo Lee Whiddon Died February 03, … More Information |
Demo Lee Whiddon, born December 26, 1927 passed away peacefully February 3, 2021 in The Woodlands, Texas. Demo was 93.
Family members and close friends: , Savannah ( Killion ) Pender, Shirley Tucker |
▰ Delmer Royce "Mann" Whiddon Died November 10, … More Information |
Delmer Royce "Mann" Whiddon, of Panola Co, Texas, entered eternal life November 10, 2006. Delmer was 71. Obituary published: November 11, 2006 in "Shreveport Times (LA)" |
▰ Claude Scott Whiddon Died December 13, … More Information |
Claude Scott Whiddon, of Texas, born in Florida, joined the Lord December 13, 2005. Claude was 51. Obituary published: December 14, 2005 in "Tallahassee D (FL)" |
▰ Charlean Blanche Whiddon Died December 17, … More Information | Charlean Blanche Whiddon, born January 29, 1933 entered the Kingdom of Heaven December 17, 2014 in Eastland, Texas. Charlean was 81. |
▰ Carol Whiddon Died September 19, … More Information | Carol Whiddon, born March 3, 1942 entered into eternal rest September 19, 2017 in Pipe Creek, Texas. Carol was 75. |
▰ Bud Lee Whiddon Died December 07, … More Information |
Bud Lee Whiddon, age 64 of Texas, born in Mena, Arkansas, departed this life Sunday December 7, 2011. Obituary published: December 08, 2011 in "Odessa A" |
▰ Bobby F Whiddon Died June 22, … More Information |
Bobby F Whiddon, born January 19, 1936 passed away peacefully June 22, 2011 in Pasadena, Texas. Bobby was 75.
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Obituary: Bobby F. Whiddon, 75, born 19, 1936 in Hubbard, Texas, passed away in Pasadena, Texas on 22, 2011. He is survived by his wife of 44 years Ruth L. Whiddon; his four children, Robert & Sylvia Whiddon of Robstown, Texas, Johnny & Theresa Whiddon of Cypress, Texas, Paula & Donnie Tipton of Vider, Texas, Jimmy & Faye Whiddon of Dayton, Texas; eleven grandchildren & sixteen great grandchildren. The family will be receiving guest at Forest Park East on , 24, 2011 from 6pm to 8pm and a funeral service will be held on , 26, 2011 at 12:30pm. |
▰ Barbara Whiddon Died June 23, … More Information | Barbara Whiddon, born September 11, 1937 entered eternal life June 23, 2017 in Texas. Barbara was 79. |
▰ Avis L Whiddon Died October 23, … More Information | Avis L Whiddon, born May 29, 1939 ascended to heaven into the loving arms of all whom have gone before her October 23, 2017 in Houston, Texas. Avis was 78. |
▰ Alice (Davis) Whiddon Died November 06, … More Information |
Alice (Davis) Whiddon, age 85 of Wichita Falls, Texas, went into the presence of the Lord on November 6, 2007. Obituary published: November 07, 2007 in "Wichita Falls T-RN" |
▰ Alice (Davis) Whiddon Died November 06, … More Information |
Alice (Davis) Whiddon, of Wichita Falls, Texas, peacefully entered eternal life with our Lord November 6, 2007. Alice was 85. Obituary published: November 07, 2007 in "GainesvilleDR" |
▰ Alice (Davis) Whiddon Died November 05, … More Information |
Alice (Davis) Whiddon, of Wichita Falls, Texas, went into the presence of the Lord on November 5, 2007. Alice was 85. Obituary published: November 06, 2007 in "GainesvilleDR" |
▰ Lynn Julian Whidden Died January 21, … More Information |
Lynn Julian Whidden, age 63 of Texas, born in Lake Wells, Florida, passed from this world into the next January 21, 1998. Obituary published: January 22, 1998 in "Texarkana G" |
▰ Linda Whidden Died November 16, … More Information | Linda Whidden, born March 10, 1950 was anxious to meet her Maker and Master November 16, 2014 in DeSoto, Texas. Linda was 64. |
▰ James "Jc" Whidden Died December 04, … More Information |
James "Jc" Whidden, of Spring, Texas, passed from this world into the next December 4, 2004. James was 78. Obituary published: December 05, 2004 in "UvaldeLN" |
▰ Hannah Rae Whidden Died November 11, … More Information |
On November 11, 1999, Hannah Rae Whidden, 0, of Fort Worth, Texas left us to live with the Father in her new eternal home. Obituary published: November 12, 1999 in "Shreveport Times (LA)" |
▰ Frank Wayne Whidden Died January 15, … More Information |
Frank Wayne Whidden, age 42 of Texas, born in Orange Co, Florida, entered Heaven's gates on January 15, 2002. Obituary published: January 16, 2002 in "Ledger (FL)" |
▰ Doris Marie (Loghry) Whidden Died December 06, … More Information |
Doris Marie (Loghry) Whidden, of Texas, born in Ochelata, Oklahoma, entered Heaven's gates on December 6, 1999. Doris was 65. Obituary published: December 07, 1999 in "San Angelo S-T" |
▰ Doris Marie (Loghry) Whidden Died December 06, … More Information |
Doris Marie (Loghry) Whidden, of Texas, born in Ochalata, Oklahoma, entered into eternal rest December 6, 1999. Doris was 65. Obituary published: December 07, 1999 in "Odessa A" |
▰ Vernon Everett Whicker Died June 03, … More Information |
Vernon Everett Whicker, age 76 of Wichita Falls, Texas, gained his wings on June 3, 2000. Obituary published: June 04, 2000 in "Wichita Falls T-RN" |
▰ Vernon Everett Whicker Died June 01, … More Information |
Vernon Everett Whicker, age 76 of Iowa Park, Texas, went into the presence of the Lord on June 1, 2000. Obituary published: June 02, 2000 in "Wichita Falls T-RN" |
▰ Randi R Whicker Died October 09, … More Information | Randi R Whicker, born March 18, 1981 died October 9, 2016 in Sunnyvale, Texas. Randi was 35. |
▰ Paula Jean (Whicker) Whicker Died December 27, … More Information |
Paula Jean (Whicker) Whicker, of Texas, born in South Gate, California, passed away peacefully December 27, 2006. Paula was 56. Obituary published: December 28, 2006 in "ShermanHD" |
▰ Opal Whicker Died February 11, … More Information |
Opal Whicker, born August 16, 1926 passed away peacefully February 11, 2017 in Fort Worth, Texas. Opal was 90.
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Obituary: Opal was born on 16, 1926 and passed away on , 11, 2017. Opal was a resident of Fort Worth, Texas at the time of passing. Opal was married to Lt. Col. Donal Whicker. |
▰ Jackie Lee Whicker Died May 13, … More Information |
Jackie Lee Whicker, of Texas, born in Shernida, Indiana, entered into eternal rest May 13, 2013. Jackie was 72. Obituary published: May 14, 2013 in "Odessa A" |
▰ Jackie Lee Whicker Died May 12, … More Information |
Jackie Lee Whicker, born July 12, 1940 joined the Lord May 12, 2013 in Odessa, Texas. Jackie was 72.
Family members and close friends: , Gayla Harris, Jackie, Marianne Flotte, Misty Whicker |
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