Ouachita County Louisiana Archives Obituaries.....WHETSTONE, EDDIE CRAIG April 12, 2014
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News Star World - April 14, 2014
EDDIE CRAIG WHETSTONE

A much-loved husband, father, grandfather and great-grandfather, Eddie Craig 
Whetstone, 81, of West Monroe, Louisiana passed away peacefully at his home 
April 12, 2014 with his family by his side. He was born July 22, 1932 in 
Shreveport, LA. He was a graduate of NLU in 1965, served during the Korean War 
1951-1953, before being called to service and after Craig played minor 
baseball from 1951-1955. After 32 years he retired from BellSouth as District 
Engineer. Craig and Helen spent their retirement with family and friends 
fishing, crabbing and shrimping at their camp in Grand Chenier.

He is survived by his wife of 58 years, Helen Whetstone; 5 children, Kevin 
Whetstone, Charles Whetstone, Jan Giger, Larkin Whetstone, Jo Anne Whetstone; 
18 grandchildren and 18 great-grandchildren.

The family would especially like to thank the Almighty God for sending the two 
guardian angels that cared for Craig during his time of need. Donsha "D" Hodge 
and Ed Williams cared for Craig with so much love and attention. Craig loved 
them both with all his heart.

Honorary Pallbearers are grandsons William Whetstone, Derek Trichell, Ryan 
Whetstone, Micah Whetstone, Colby Whetstone and Caden Whetstone.

The family will receive friends at Mulhearn Funeral Home in West Monroe, 
Monday, April 14, 2014 from 5:00PM until 8:00PM with a special memorial Rosary 
service at 5:00PM.

Memorial service will be held at 10:00AM Tuesday, April 15, 2014 at Saint 
Lawrence Catholic Church officiating by Father Job. Interment will follow at 
Oak Ridge Cemetery.

"He fought a good fight, he kept the faith, and he won the race!"

In lieu of flowers, the family respectfully request that Memorials be made to 
the Saint Lawrence Catholic Church Building Program, 357 Swartz School Road, 
Monroe, Louisiana, 71203. 

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