Robert Edward “Bob” Whitton Sr.

Published 12:56 pm Tuesday, April 29, 2008

Robert Edward “Bob” Whitton Sr., age 86 of Gardendale, passed away on Wednesday, April 23, 2008. He was a deacon and faithful member of Fultondale First Baptist Church. He was retired from Jefferson County and was an Army World War II Veteran where he was awarded a Bronze Star for valor. He is preceded in death by his loving wife of 61 years, Loraine Olive Whitton, son Robert E. Whitton, Jr. and his parents, William Edward Whitton and Kitty Ethel Perryman Whitton. He is survived by his son, Michael and Terilyn Whitton; and daughter-in-law, Marilyn Whitton; grandchildren, Andrew and Brandon Whitton. Funeral services were held in the chapel of Gardendale Funeral Home, with burial with Military Honors at Oakwood Memorial Gardens. Dr. Mark Wood officiated. Gardendale Funeral Home directing.

Gardendale Funeral Home, 2214 Decatur Highway, Gardendale, AL 35071, (205) 631-8810, www.GardendaleFuneralHome.com

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