In Memory Of
Wendell Whitsett
Wendell Whitsett
Wendell H. Whitsett
Wendell H. Whitsett 12/30/30-3/21/2008
Dad, You have no idea the footprint of love you have left in the hearts of each member of our family. Your children and grandchildren seem to have a passion for the gift of words that without question was passed on by you. And yet, there are no word to express our deep gratitude and heart felt love for you that will remain in our hearts forever. Your love commitment, and respect for Mom, was abundant and immeasurable, possibly the greatest gift of all! You have left a legacy of the importance of God and family to your children and grandchildren. Not a day will go by in any of our lives that we could ever forget your beautiful blue eyes, unique sense of humor, your unbelievable work ethics, love of our country, your grammatical correction, and love for your family. Thank you for giving us good moral direction and love of southern gospel music! What we live by faith, now you live by sight! Say hi to grandma, grandpa, send our love to all of our family and friends who are with you now, and give Aunt Sally a kiss from us all. We promise we will try to keep the children's fingers off the walls! Wendell was preceded in death by his mother and father (Bessie and Edgar), sister (Ora Mae), brother (Milton). He is survived by his loving wife of 52 years (Freda), son: David (Barbara), daughter: (Gail), brother: Clarence (Clara), grandchildren: Craig, Carrie, Denise, Dawn, and Michael, his three little "Greats" Aisley, Mackenzie, and baby Gavin, and many nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends. Wendell was a 1948 graduate of Springfield High School, and a 1959 graduate of Akron University. He served in the United States Air Force 15th Radio Squadron during the Korean War. He taught English in the Norton School system for 30+ years. He was a member of: Millheim Baptist Church, and a lifetime member of SCRTA, STRS, DEA, NEOTA, ORTA, NEA, DAV, American Legion, AARP, and the Mogadore VFW #8487. We would like to extend a special thank you to the Summa Health Palliative Care Hospice Unit for enabling the last hours with our dad to be ones we will always hold dear. Dr. Smucker, there are no words to express our love and appreciation for the unique loving medical care you have provided to our parents for so many years. Calling hours are Monday, March 24th, at NEWCOMER FUNERAL HOME, 131 N. Canton Rd., Akron, from 4:00 to 7:00 p.m. Funeral service Tuesday, 11:00 a.m. at Millheim Baptist Church at 2261 Hayne Rd. Akron, OH 44312, Pastor Kim Lawrence officiating. Interment at Hillside Memorial Park with military honors provided by Mogadore VFW Post #8487. In lieu of flowers, you may send memorial donations in our dads name to Millheim Baptist Church (address listed above) or Suffield Fire Department 1256 Waterloo Rd. Mogadore, OH 44260.
NEWCOMER FUNERAL HOME, (330) 784-3334.
Wendell H. Whitsett 12/30/30-3/21/2008
Dad, You have no idea the footprint of love you have left in the hearts of each member of our family. Your children and grandchildren seem to have a passion for the gift of words that without question was passed on by you. And yet, there are no word to express our deep gratitude and heart felt love for you that will remain in our hearts forever. Your love commitment, and respect for Mom, was abundant and immeasurable, possibly the greatest gift of all! You have left a legacy of the importance of God and family to your children and grandchildren. Not a day will go by in any of our lives that we could ever forget your beautiful blue eyes, unique sense of humor, your unbelievable work ethics, love of our country, your grammatical correction, and love for your family. Thank you for giving us good moral direction and love of southern gospel music! What we live by faith, now you live by sight! Say hi to grandma, grandpa, send our love to all of our family and friends who are with you now, and give Aunt Sally a kiss from us all. We promise we will try to keep the children's fingers off the walls! Wendell was preceded in death by his mother and father (Bessie and Edgar), sister (Ora Mae), brother (Milton). He is survived by his loving wife of 52 years (Freda), son: David (Barbara), daughter: (Gail), brother: Clarence (Clara), grandchildren: Craig, Carrie, Denise, Dawn, and Michael, his three little "Greats" Aisley, Mackenzie, and baby Gavin, and many nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends. Wendell was a 1948 graduate of Springfield High School, and a 1959 graduate of Akron University. He served in the United States Air Force 15th Radio Squadron during the Korean War. He taught English in the Norton School system for 30+ years. He was a member of: Millheim Baptist Church, and a lifetime member of SCRTA, STRS, DEA, NEOTA, ORTA, NEA, DAV, American Legion, AARP, and the Mogadore VFW #8487. We would like to extend a special thank you to the Summa Health Palliative Care Hospice Unit for enabling the last hours with our dad to be ones we will always hold dear. Dr. Smucker, there are no words to express our love and appreciation for the unique loving medical care you have provided to our parents for so many years. Calling hours are Monday, March 24th, at NEWCOMER FUNERAL HOME, 131 N. Canton Rd., Akron, from 4:00 to 7:00 p.m. Funeral service Tuesday, 11:00 a.m. at Millheim Baptist Church at 2261 Hayne Rd. Akron, OH 44312, Pastor Kim Lawrence officiating. Interment at Hillside Memorial Park with military honors provided by Mogadore VFW Post #8487. In lieu of flowers, you may send memorial donations in our dads name to Millheim Baptist Church (address listed above) or Suffield Fire Department 1256 Waterloo Rd. Mogadore, OH 44260.
NEWCOMER FUNERAL HOME, (330) 784-3334.
To order memorial trees or send flowers to the family in memory of Wendell Whitsett, please visit our flower store.
Service Schedule
Past Services
Visitation
Monday, March 24, 2008
4:00 - 7:00 pm (Eastern time)
Newcomer Cremations, Funerals & Receptions
Guestbook
Visits: 6
This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the
Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply.
Service map data © OpenStreetMap contributors