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Robert Whitman Obituary

Robert C. Whitman LEBANON Robert C. Whitman, 74, passed away Tuesday, April 8, 2014, at Select Specialty Hospital, Harrisburg. He was the husband of the late Sylvia (Dullabawn) Whitman. Born in Lebanon on October 14, 1939, Robert was a son of the late Charles R. and Mildred Whitman. He worked as a trailer jockey for Budd Company and a warp hanger for Keystone Weaving Mill. Robert enjoyed flea markets, woodworking, fishing, camping, and the outdoors. He is survived by three sons, Robert H. Whitman of Orlando, Fla., Charles Whitman, husband of Linda, of Jonestown; and George Whitman, husband of Tina, of Lebanon; two brothers, James Whitman of Lebanon and Edward Whitman of Lebanon; one sister, Darlene Weise of Bethel; 15 grandchildren; 26 great-grandchildren; and numerous nieces and nephews. Viewing hours will be held on Sunday, April 13, 2014 from 1 to 3 p.m. at Thompson Funeral Home, 126 S. 9th St., Lebanon, PA 17042. Interment will be held at the convenience of the family. In lieu of flowers, donations in Robert's name may be made to the American Lung Association, 3001 Old Gettysburg Road, Camp Hill, PA 17011. Please share your thoughts and memories with the family at our online guest book at www.thompsonfuneralhomelebanon.com

Published by Lebanon Daily News on Apr. 11, 2014.
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My prayers go out to the family. He is in a better place now. But he will be in your hearts forever

Charlene Peiffer

April 11, 2014

So sorry to hear you are gone. Will miss you very much. Tim

Timothy Pyles Sr

April 11, 2014

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