December 18, 1924 ~ February 14, 2014
ARLINGTON -- Joseph Milton Whetstone, 89, passed away Friday, Feb. 14, 2014.
Funeral: 2 p.m. Thursday at Wade Family Funeral Home, 4140 W. Pioneer Parkway, Arlington. Interment: Moore Memorial Gardens, 1219 N. Davis Drive, Arlington. Visitation: 6 to 8 p.m. Wednesday at Wade Family Funeral Home.
Joe was born Dec. 18, 1924, in Waco to Edna and Harrell Whetstone. He graduated from Longview High School and Texas A&M University. Joe served in the U.S. Marine Corps. He was a member of First United Methodist Church of Arlington.
Joe was preceded in death by his parents; son, Scott Joseph Whetstone; and brother, Newton Whetstone.
Survivors: Wife, Gloria Whetstone; daughter, Vickie Thornton and husband, Bobby; daughter, Jan Hoskison and husband, Harold; four grandchildren and their spouses; and three great-grandchildren.
Wade Family Funeral Home
Arlington, 817-274-9233
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May the peace of God comfort you in this time of grief (Philippians 4:6,7
With sympathy your neighbors
Gene &Winnie Bullington
Just found out today about Joe’s passing. He was a great man and have a lot of great memories of him when y’all lived in Michigan
My deepest sympathy to all of you.
So sorry to hear about the death of Mr. Whetstone. Many of us who grew up together on Hampshire have reconnected again on Facebook and are all saddened by his passing. He was a wonderful sweet soul. RIP.
Mrs. Whetstone – We heard of Mr. Whetstone’s passing and would like to extend our deepest and most heartfelt condolences from the 3 girls who used to live next door. {{{ HUGS }}} from Debbie, Cindy, and Tammy