Gary Whisnant
November 9, 1942 - April 6, 2010
Biography
Phillip Gary Whisnant traveled home to be with his Lord and Savior Tuesday, April 6, 2010. Originally from central Arkansas, he has made his home in McFall these past ten years, sharing a second residence in Hollister, Missouri.
Gary lived an exciting life, living in numerous states and three continents since his birth on November 9, 1942 in Little Rock, Arkansas. Saudi Arabia showed him many adventures where he was employed by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers. He then completed his overseas tour with a two year employment in Baumholder, Germany. Early retirement found him back in his home state in Conway, Arkansas.
As a young man, Gary understood the importance of education. He graduated from Old Main High School in North Little Rock in 1961 then received his Bachelor's degree from Arkansas Tech in Russellville, Arkansas in 1966. Later in life (after the birth of two sons), a one-year trip to College Station, Texas resulted in his Master's degree from Texas A&M University. An athletic physique benefited him well where he played several sports, and lettered in football in high school. He received a football scholarship at Arkansas State University in Jonesboro. He took this energy into parenthood where he coached his kids in football and baseball. He was always ready to show other young athletes how to play correctly, even if on the opposing team.
Wonderful parents preceded Gary in death on their road to Heaven. His father, Ralph Finis Whisnant, and mother, Bonnie Rebecca (Easley) Whisnant, were a loving mom and dad, who taught Gary values and his faith in God.
Gary is survived by his loving wife, Lona Whisnant. They married on December 21, 1996 in Omaha, Arkansas. It was a tie-free, jeans & boots only ceremony, which suited Gary just fine. Gary will be wearing his jeans on his final journey.
Also missing Gary will be two sons, a daughter, and eight grandchildren. They are: Steve and Stan Whisnant from Little Rock and North Little Rock, Arkansas, Monica Getman from Springfield, Missouri, and his grandkids, Jordan, Skylar, Mackenzie, Sydney, and Jadyn Whisnant; and Carl, Dakota and Ashton Lund; sister, Sandra Sullards, Stone Mountain, Georgia and father and mother-in-law, Bill and Shirley Hanks, McFall, Missouri.
Gary was an avid outdoorsman, loving to hunt and fish. As a young man he worked as a park ranger with the Corps of Engineers on Bull Shoals and Norfork lakes near Mountain Home, along the Missouri/Arkansas borders. What a perfect job for him. In retirement he traveled as often as possible, spending weeks camping in the Florida Keys before returning home to McFall or Hollister. Gary was always on the move, and it's a comfort for us to know that he is now traveling to be with our Savior in Heaven.
Facts
Born: November 9, 1942
Place of Birth: Little Rock, Arkansas
Death: April 6, 2010
Place of Death: Bethany, Missouri
Occupation: United States Army Corp of Engineers-Planning and Logistics
Organizations: New Hope Baptist Church, McFall, MO, Branson Masonic Lodge, Aboubenadam Shriners, Springfield, MO, Scottish Rites, Joplin, MO
Survivors
Lona Whisnant, Spouse
Stan Whisnant, Son
Steve Whisnant, Son
Monica Getman, Daughter
Jordon, Skylar, Mackenzie, Sydney, and Jadyn Whisnant and Carl, Dakota and Ashton Lund, Grandchildren
Sandra Sullards, Sister
Bill and Shirley Hanks, Father and mother-in-law
Preceded in Death By
Ralph Finis and Bonnie Rebecca (Easley) Whisnant, Parents
Robert Whisnant, Infant Son
Services
Visitation
Saturday April 10, 2010, 1:00 - 2:00 pm at New Hope Baptist Church, rural McFall, MO Friends may call after NOON Saturday at the Church.
Funeral Service
Saturday April 10, 2010, 2:00 pm at New Hope Baptist Church, rural McFall, MO
Burial
Saturday April 10, 2010 at Foster Cemetery, New Hampton, Missouri
Donations
Memorial donations may be made to New Hope Baptist Church in care of the Roberson Funeral Home, PO Box 46, Bethany, MO 64424.
November 9, 1942 - April 6, 2010
Biography
Phillip Gary Whisnant traveled home to be with his Lord and Savior Tuesday, April 6, 2010. Originally from central Arkansas, he has made his home in McFall these past ten years, sharing a second residence in Hollister, Missouri.
Gary lived an exciting life, living in numerous states and three continents since his birth on November 9, 1942 in Little Rock, Arkansas. Saudi Arabia showed him many adventures where he was employed by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers. He then completed his overseas tour with a two year employment in Baumholder, Germany. Early retirement found him back in his home state in Conway, Arkansas.
As a young man, Gary understood the importance of education. He graduated from Old Main High School in North Little Rock in 1961 then received his Bachelor's degree from Arkansas Tech in Russellville, Arkansas in 1966. Later in life (after the birth of two sons), a one-year trip to College Station, Texas resulted in his Master's degree from Texas A&M University. An athletic physique benefited him well where he played several sports, and lettered in football in high school. He received a football scholarship at Arkansas State University in Jonesboro. He took this energy into parenthood where he coached his kids in football and baseball. He was always ready to show other young athletes how to play correctly, even if on the opposing team.
Wonderful parents preceded Gary in death on their road to Heaven. His father, Ralph Finis Whisnant, and mother, Bonnie Rebecca (Easley) Whisnant, were a loving mom and dad, who taught Gary values and his faith in God.
Gary is survived by his loving wife, Lona Whisnant. They married on December 21, 1996 in Omaha, Arkansas. It was a tie-free, jeans & boots only ceremony, which suited Gary just fine. Gary will be wearing his jeans on his final journey.
Also missing Gary will be two sons, a daughter, and eight grandchildren. They are: Steve and Stan Whisnant from Little Rock and North Little Rock, Arkansas, Monica Getman from Springfield, Missouri, and his grandkids, Jordan, Skylar, Mackenzie, Sydney, and Jadyn Whisnant; and Carl, Dakota and Ashton Lund; sister, Sandra Sullards, Stone Mountain, Georgia and father and mother-in-law, Bill and Shirley Hanks, McFall, Missouri.
Gary was an avid outdoorsman, loving to hunt and fish. As a young man he worked as a park ranger with the Corps of Engineers on Bull Shoals and Norfork lakes near Mountain Home, along the Missouri/Arkansas borders. What a perfect job for him. In retirement he traveled as often as possible, spending weeks camping in the Florida Keys before returning home to McFall or Hollister. Gary was always on the move, and it's a comfort for us to know that he is now traveling to be with our Savior in Heaven.
Facts
Born: November 9, 1942
Place of Birth: Little Rock, Arkansas
Death: April 6, 2010
Place of Death: Bethany, Missouri
Occupation: United States Army Corp of Engineers-Planning and Logistics
Organizations: New Hope Baptist Church, McFall, MO, Branson Masonic Lodge, Aboubenadam Shriners, Springfield, MO, Scottish Rites, Joplin, MO
Survivors
Lona Whisnant, Spouse
Stan Whisnant, Son
Steve Whisnant, Son
Monica Getman, Daughter
Jordon, Skylar, Mackenzie, Sydney, and Jadyn Whisnant and Carl, Dakota and Ashton Lund, Grandchildren
Sandra Sullards, Sister
Bill and Shirley Hanks, Father and mother-in-law
Preceded in Death By
Ralph Finis and Bonnie Rebecca (Easley) Whisnant, Parents
Robert Whisnant, Infant Son
Services
Visitation
Saturday April 10, 2010, 1:00 - 2:00 pm at New Hope Baptist Church, rural McFall, MO Friends may call after NOON Saturday at the Church.
Funeral Service
Saturday April 10, 2010, 2:00 pm at New Hope Baptist Church, rural McFall, MO
Burial
Saturday April 10, 2010 at Foster Cemetery, New Hampton, Missouri
Donations
Memorial donations may be made to New Hope Baptist Church in care of the Roberson Funeral Home, PO Box 46, Bethany, MO 64424.
Gary Whisnant
November 9, 1942 - April 6, 2010
Biography
Phillip Gary Whisnant traveled home to be with his Lord and Savior Tuesday, April 6, 2010. Originally from central Arkansas, he has made his home in McFall these past ten years, sharing a second residence in Hollister, Missouri.
Gary lived an exciting life, living in numerous states and three continents since his birth on November 9, 1942 in Little Rock, Arkansas. Saudi Arabia showed him many adventures where he was employed by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers. He then completed his overseas tour with a two year employment in Baumholder, Germany. Early retirement found him back in his home state in Conway, Arkansas.
As a young man, Gary understood the importance of education. He graduated from Old Main High School in North Little Rock in 1961 then received his Bachelor's degree from Arkansas Tech in Russellville, Arkansas in 1966. Later in life (after the birth of two sons), a one-year trip to College Station, Texas resulted in his Master's degree from Texas A&M University. An athletic physique benefited him well where he played several sports, and lettered in football in high school. He received a football scholarship at Arkansas State University in Jonesboro. He took this energy into parenthood where he coached his kids in football and baseball. He was always ready to show other young athletes how to play correctly, even if on the opposing team.
Wonderful parents preceded Gary in death on their road to Heaven. His father, Ralph Finis Whisnant, and mother, Bonnie Rebecca (Easley) Whisnant, were a loving mom and dad, who taught Gary values and his faith in God.
Gary is survived by his loving wife, Lona Whisnant. They married on December 21, 1996 in Omaha, Arkansas. It was a tie-free, jeans & boots only ceremony, which suited Gary just fine. Gary will be wearing his jeans on his final journey.
Also missing Gary will be two sons, a daughter, and eight grandchildren. They are: Steve and Stan Whisnant from Little Rock and North Little Rock, Arkansas, Monica Getman from Springfield, Missouri, and his grandkids, Jordan, Skylar, Mackenzie, Sydney, and Jadyn Whisnant; and Carl, Dakota and Ashton Lund; sister, Sandra Sullards, Stone Mountain, Georgia and father and mother-in-law, Bill and Shirley Hanks, McFall, Missouri.
Gary was an avid outdoorsman, loving to hunt and fish. As a young man he worked as a park ranger with the Corps of Engineers on Bull Shoals and Norfork lakes near Mountain Home, along the Missouri/Arkansas borders. What a perfect job for him. In retirement he traveled as often as possible, spending weeks camping in the Florida Keys before returning home to McFall or Hollister. Gary was always on the move, and it's a comfort for us to know that he is now traveling to be with our Savior in Heaven.
Facts
Born: November 9, 1942
Place of Birth: Little Rock, Arkansas
Death: April 6, 2010
Place of Death: Bethany, Missouri
Occupation: United States Army Corp of Engineers-Planning and Logistics
Organizations: New Hope Baptist Church, McFall, MO, Branson Masonic Lodge, Aboubenadam Shriners, Springfield, MO, Scottish Rites, Joplin, MO
Survivors
Lona Whisnant, Spouse
Stan Whisnant, Son
Steve Whisnant, Son
Monica Getman, Daughter
Jordon, Skylar, Mackenzie, Sydney, and Jadyn Whisnant and Carl, Dakota and Ashton Lund, Grandchildren
Sandra Sullards, Sister
Bill and Shirley Hanks, Father and mother-in-law
Preceded in Death By
Ralph Finis and Bonnie Rebecca (Easley) Whisnant, Parents
Robert Whisnant, Infant Son
Services
Visitation
Saturday April 10, 2010, 1:00 - 2:00 pm at New Hope Baptist Church, rural McFall, MO Friends may call after NOON Saturday at the Church.
Funeral Service
Saturday April 10, 2010, 2:00 pm at New Hope Baptist Church, rural McFall, MO
Burial
Saturday April 10, 2010 at Foster Cemetery, New Hampton, Missouri
Donations
Memorial donations may be made to New Hope Baptist Church in care of the Roberson Funeral Home, PO Box 46, Bethany, MO 64424.
November 9, 1942 - April 6, 2010
Biography
Phillip Gary Whisnant traveled home to be with his Lord and Savior Tuesday, April 6, 2010. Originally from central Arkansas, he has made his home in McFall these past ten years, sharing a second residence in Hollister, Missouri.
Gary lived an exciting life, living in numerous states and three continents since his birth on November 9, 1942 in Little Rock, Arkansas. Saudi Arabia showed him many adventures where he was employed by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers. He then completed his overseas tour with a two year employment in Baumholder, Germany. Early retirement found him back in his home state in Conway, Arkansas.
As a young man, Gary understood the importance of education. He graduated from Old Main High School in North Little Rock in 1961 then received his Bachelor's degree from Arkansas Tech in Russellville, Arkansas in 1966. Later in life (after the birth of two sons), a one-year trip to College Station, Texas resulted in his Master's degree from Texas A&M University. An athletic physique benefited him well where he played several sports, and lettered in football in high school. He received a football scholarship at Arkansas State University in Jonesboro. He took this energy into parenthood where he coached his kids in football and baseball. He was always ready to show other young athletes how to play correctly, even if on the opposing team.
Wonderful parents preceded Gary in death on their road to Heaven. His father, Ralph Finis Whisnant, and mother, Bonnie Rebecca (Easley) Whisnant, were a loving mom and dad, who taught Gary values and his faith in God.
Gary is survived by his loving wife, Lona Whisnant. They married on December 21, 1996 in Omaha, Arkansas. It was a tie-free, jeans & boots only ceremony, which suited Gary just fine. Gary will be wearing his jeans on his final journey.
Also missing Gary will be two sons, a daughter, and eight grandchildren. They are: Steve and Stan Whisnant from Little Rock and North Little Rock, Arkansas, Monica Getman from Springfield, Missouri, and his grandkids, Jordan, Skylar, Mackenzie, Sydney, and Jadyn Whisnant; and Carl, Dakota and Ashton Lund; sister, Sandra Sullards, Stone Mountain, Georgia and father and mother-in-law, Bill and Shirley Hanks, McFall, Missouri.
Gary was an avid outdoorsman, loving to hunt and fish. As a young man he worked as a park ranger with the Corps of Engineers on Bull Shoals and Norfork lakes near Mountain Home, along the Missouri/Arkansas borders. What a perfect job for him. In retirement he traveled as often as possible, spending weeks camping in the Florida Keys before returning home to McFall or Hollister. Gary was always on the move, and it's a comfort for us to know that he is now traveling to be with our Savior in Heaven.
Facts
Born: November 9, 1942
Place of Birth: Little Rock, Arkansas
Death: April 6, 2010
Place of Death: Bethany, Missouri
Occupation: United States Army Corp of Engineers-Planning and Logistics
Organizations: New Hope Baptist Church, McFall, MO, Branson Masonic Lodge, Aboubenadam Shriners, Springfield, MO, Scottish Rites, Joplin, MO
Survivors
Lona Whisnant, Spouse
Stan Whisnant, Son
Steve Whisnant, Son
Monica Getman, Daughter
Jordon, Skylar, Mackenzie, Sydney, and Jadyn Whisnant and Carl, Dakota and Ashton Lund, Grandchildren
Sandra Sullards, Sister
Bill and Shirley Hanks, Father and mother-in-law
Preceded in Death By
Ralph Finis and Bonnie Rebecca (Easley) Whisnant, Parents
Robert Whisnant, Infant Son
Services
Visitation
Saturday April 10, 2010, 1:00 - 2:00 pm at New Hope Baptist Church, rural McFall, MO Friends may call after NOON Saturday at the Church.
Funeral Service
Saturday April 10, 2010, 2:00 pm at New Hope Baptist Church, rural McFall, MO
Burial
Saturday April 10, 2010 at Foster Cemetery, New Hampton, Missouri
Donations
Memorial donations may be made to New Hope Baptist Church in care of the Roberson Funeral Home, PO Box 46, Bethany, MO 64424.
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