Henry Byron Whealdon, 74, Patriot, OH, passed away at Marietta Memorial Holpital, Friday, June 1, 2007. He was born November 29, 1932, in Middleport, OH, son of the late John Whealdon and Rilla Fowler.
He served as a Sergeant First Class in the US Army for 22 years until his retirement in 1975. He worked for Abbies Auto Systems driving a tow truck for a number of years. He loved professional photography and his grandchildren and great grandchildren.
He is survived by his wife Darlene Jenkins Whealdon of Patriot, two daughters and three sons:
Sandra (David) Maskew, Vinton, OH; Sharon (Vern) Clark, Pocatello, Idaho; Donald (Carolyn) Whealdon, Bidwell, OH; Michael Whealdon, Point Pleasant, WV; David (Mary) Whealdon, Patriot, OH, 17 grandchildren and 22 great grandchildren.
In addition to his parents , he was preceded in death by one son, Richard Whealdon; one grandson, David Scott Maskew; one great grandson, Joshua Matthew Clark; and one brother Elmer Rusk.
Funeral services will be conducted 12:00 P.M., Monday, June 4, 2007, at the McCoy-Moore Funeral Home ,Vinton Chapel, with Reverend Health Jenkins officiating. Burial will follow in the Vinton Memorial Park with Full Military Rites conducted by Gallia Co. Veterens Service Organization.
Friends may call at the McCoy-Moore Funeral Home in Vinton on Monday, June 4, 10:00 A.M.- 12:00 P.M.
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