Obit of Whittington Jr., Claude Wesley - Jefferson County, Oklahoma

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::Hillcrest Memorial Park--Bakersfield CA

Whittington Jr., Claude Wesley

Wes was born in Ringling Oklahoma the son of a Share Croppers Claude 
and Etha Whittington. He passed a way in Bakersfield, California. Wes 
was preceded in death by his parents, and his beloved wife of 53 
years Bernice, and his daughter Kathy Ewings. He is survived by his 
grandchildren and great grandchildren. Jymme and Matthew McCrackin, 
Sammantha and Mason Mccrackin all of Porterville. Roni and 
Christopher Ebert of North Carolina, Tiffany, Michael and J.T. Ewings 
all of Tacoma WA. Brothers Oscar Whittington, Delbert Whittington and 
Jim Whittington. Sisters Shirley McNeil, LaVerne Davis and LaFern 
Robbins. He had too many Nieces and Nephews to name but loved each 
and every one of them. Wes migrated with his family to California 
during the dust bowl era in the late 1940's where he met the love of 
his life Bernice. Once settled he became a Brick Layer and Contractor 
until his retirement. He was quite the Artist working with leather, 
gem stones, and he was also an accomplished painter. He was loved by 
all who knew him. Graveside services will be held on November 21st, 
at Hillcrest Memorial Park at 10:00 A.M. Viewing to be held on 
November 20th, from 4-8 P.M at Mish Funeral Home 120 Minner Ave. 
Claude Wesley Whittington Jr. Better known as "Wes" to all that knew 
him. Nov. 5, 1925 - Nov. 16, 2006

Published in the Bakersfield Californian on 11/19/2006.
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