William Dawson "Bill" Whitehurst, 80, passed away Saturday, June 18, 2011. He was born in Edgecombe County, NC on June 10, 1931 to the late William Clayton and Maggie Davenport Whitehurst. In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by his brother, Thomas Whitehurst; sisters, Doris Delapp and Ruby Mayes.
Bill served his country in the US Army. He was an infantry officer during the Korean War where he was later awarded a Bronze Star. He was an Exxon dealer in Rocky Mount for over 36 years. He was a member of First Baptist Church and was a passionate volunteer for Meals on Wheels. Bill loved the art of grilling and he spent many happy years at Lake Gaston cooking his spectacular barbeque and chickens for family and friends. He enjoyed fishing at Lake Gaston and Emerald Isle. Later, he became a golf enthusiast and enjoyed many pleasurable days at Birchwood Country Club.
Left to cherish his memory, his wife of 57 years, Marian Keene Whitehurst; daughter, Beverly Whitehurst Lynn and husband Larry of North Myrtle Beach, SC; son, Ernest Kenan Whitehurst and wife, Sherry of Winston Salem, NC; granddaughter, Kimberly Keene Lynn of North Myrtle Beach, SC; sister, Clara Dail of Tarboro NC; brother, George Whitehurst and wife, Nancy also of Tarboro, NC; brother-in-law, Gareth Keene and wife, Frances of Goldsboro, NC; along with several nieces and nephews.
The family will receive friends from 6:00-8:00 pm on Monday, June 20, 2011 at Wheeler & Woodlief Funeral Home. A graveside service will be held at 11:00am Tuesday, June 21, 2011 at Greenwood Cemetery in Tarboro, NC with Dr. Bill Grisham officiating. Flowers will be accepted or memorial gifts may be made to: The First Tee of the Triad, PO Box 236, Clemmons, NC 27012.
You may share your memories and condolences with the Whitehurst family at www.wheelerwoodlief.com.
Arrangements entrusted to Wheeler & Woodlief Funeral Home, 1130 North Winstead Avenue, Rocky Mount, NC 27804.
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Wheeler & Woodlief Funeral Home & Cremation Services
1130 N. Winstead Ave.
Rocky Mount, NC 27804
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Monday 6/20, 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
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Tuesday 6/21, 11:00 am
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