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Leon Whipkey
Jan 29, 1934 - Jan 15, 2015
Posted by Martha Reddout
http://www.whineryfs.com
Leon Whipkey was born January 29, 1934 in Erick, Oklahoma to
Mary and Edward Whipkey. He passed away January 15, 2015 at the Amarillo
Veterans Nursing Home at the age of 80 years, 11 months and 16 days.
Leon grew up in the Sweetwater area and attended schools at Erick and
Sweetwater. In August of 1952, he enlisted in the United States Army and
served 20 years spanning the Vietnam War and the Korean conflict. During his
time of service, he was married to Virginia (Adcox) Whipkey at
Wellington, Texas on April 3, 1956. After his discharge in 1972, he began
his career in the oil field and remained there for 15 years. In the early
90's, he began his own lawn service in Erick mowing lawns and taking care of
yards until the age of 75 when he retired. Leon enjoyed hunting, fishing and
spending time with his family and friends.
He was preceded in death by his parents, 2 sons, Doug Mann and Tracey Edward
Whipkey and 1 grandson, Richard Strouse.
He is survived by his wife, Virginia, of the home; 3 children, Edwin Mann,
Johnnie Marie Strouse and husband, Gene, both of Amarillo, TX, Clarence
Wayne Whipkey, Blair, OK; 7 grandchildren, several great grandchildren, 1
sister, Yvonne Whervine, Amarillo, TX; 2 brothers, Carl Whipkey and wife,
Lois, Fritch, TX, Ben Whipkey, Squim, WA; 1 sister-in-law, Sybil Adcox,
Amarillo, TX; many nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.
Memorial Service Monday, January 19, 2015
2:00 PM
Erick United Methodist Church
320 South Magnolia
Erick, OK 73645
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