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Grady Whittenburg Obituary
Grady W. Whittenburg
Newark Valley
Grady Whittenburg, 70, passed away peacefully, Friday, Sept. 26, 2008. Grady's loving wife of 45 years, Gin, was at his side, as she has always been, especially these past four years during Grady's illness. Grady was born on Jan 10, 1938 in Crossville, TN a son of the late Curtis and Sallie (Beatty) Whittenburg. He is survived by his wife, Virginia (Bouton) Whittenburg and his son and daughter-in-law, Grady Jr. and Vonnie Whittenburg. Also surviving are his grandchildren, whom he was so proud of, Stefan, Jenna and Marc, his sisters, Iva Dee Hicks and Judy (Frank) Rodgers and his brother, Freddie (Louella) Whittenburg; Ginny's family, April and Ron Harris, Joan and George Nalepa, Charlotte and Skip Williams, Syd and Linda Bouton, many nieces, nephews and cousins. Grady was predeceased by his brothers Glen and Perry Whittenburg.
A loving family man, Grady was actively involved in Little League and Teener League with his son. He was a member of Most Holy Rosary Church in Maine, and a former employee of Universal Instruments. As a technically talented and self taught man in the field of electronics, he established and co-owned both Vestal Electronic Devices and Eastern Electronic Devices. In his early forties he began playing golf, became an avid golfer and subsequently became co-owner of the Belden Hill Golf Club in Harpursville. His ever present smile, twinkling eyes and presence will be greatly missed.
His family will receive friends at the MacPherson Funeral Home, 5 Whig St., Newark Valley, Tuesday evening from 6-8 pm. A celebration of his life will be held at 11 am on Wednesday, Oct. 1st at the MacPherson Funeral Home. Rev. Clarence Cerwonka, Pastor of Most Holy Rosary Church will officiate. Expressions of sympathy may be directed to the Berkshire Emergency Squad, PO Box 506, Newark Valley, NY 13811 in loving memory of Grady Whittenburg, Sr.
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Memories and Condolences
for Grady Whittenburg
Sharon Holmes
September 22, 2022
Remembering you well Grady
Gerry Simpson
October 11, 2008
Whittenburg Family: My deepest sympathy to your family, I have been out of town for work and my sister notified me of Grady's passing. I have very fond memories of Grady as a baseball coach in my teen years in Newark Valley, he was one of many who had an impact on my life at that time. He will always be remembered. God Bless. My prayers are with you at this time.
Sal Cancello
September 30, 2008
Dear Whittenburg Family, We have such fond memories of Grady, Sr. Our deepest sympathy and regret we are so far away that we can't be with you in person. Sal & Fran Cancello
Edward Meek
September 30, 2008
Grady Sr. may you rest in peace. You did well in raising a great son in Grady Jr., of whom I worked with for one year. I never met you but I met you through your son. God bless.
Leonard & Carol Shellhammer
September 30, 2008
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
Michael Heslin
September 29, 2008
To Whittenburg Family:
I am sorry to hear of Grady's death. I worked with with at Universal for many years. Grady was Grady. There will never be another! However God is going to have to figure what to do with him. Knowing Grady, he will try to improve Heaven just a bit to remind him of "his roots." May God give you and your family the strength to get through these times. Just remember this thought, grady probably has God laughing already!
May the Love of God and His Blessed motehr be with y'all forever!
Mike Heslin (Binghamton, NY)
Charlotte Williams
September 29, 2008
Ginny, Grady, Jr., and family--
Our hearts are broken by the loss of Grady, but yet we rejoice that he is at home in Heaven with his Lord now, and he is waiting for all of us to join him when it is our time. We were priviliged to be a part of Grady's family, and to share so many memories with you, especially through the last four years. They were not easy years, but they were God's gift to all of us to have those years to express our deep love for you. We will always be there for you all. We love you guys!
May the Lord bless in the days ahead.
Skip and Charlotte and family
Shawn Nalepa
September 29, 2008
The thing I'll remember most about Uncle Grady is how he was always positive and light-hearted, even faced with his recent medical problems. I remember as a kid, when going with my parents to Aunt Ginny and Uncle Grady's house for their card games, he would be funny make it enjoyable for me, even though I didn't play cards with them. He was always fun to be around, and I he will be missed.
Gary McMyne
September 29, 2008
Ginny, I worked for Grady at Universal back in 1973. He was always there for me getting started in my new career. Grady was a fun guy to be around. He had an unforgetable smile.
Your family will remain in my prayer time, knowing that the Lord Jesus will raise you up in comfort in the days ahead.
May God richly bless you.
Earl Raney
September 29, 2008
Dear Family
May you find comfort in GOD's word.
neighbor and friend .
Tina Lounsbury
September 29, 2008
Ginny - I was sorry to hear about Grady. You were always there for him even through the difficult and stressful times. It was a pleasure to get to know you both. May your family be a comfort to you as well as the knowledge that you will be together again someday.
Debby Mulford (Johnson)
September 29, 2008
I worked for Grady & my Dad at Eastern Electronics off & on while in College, I always enjoyed spending my mornings in the office with Grady & Dad, and will always hold fond memories of him. My sympathies to the family.
Gary & Judi Ennis
September 29, 2008
Grady -
We didn't know your dad, but he must have been a great dad from the way you spoke of him. Our hearts and prayers go to you and your family at this time. We pray you'll find strength in celebrating his life.
Nichole Langton
September 28, 2008
You will be greatly missed Uncle Grady. I will always remember how you made me smile when I was a little girl, with your endless pockets of candy (a trait my own children enjoyed and will miss). You also gave me my first tastes of beer and shrimp,which you knew I'd grow to enjoy. Most of all, I will remember that you always made me (and everyone) feel welcomed and loved.
September 28, 2008
Virginia and Grady Jr,
Mary and I want you to know that Grady is in our thoughts and prayers. He was a great guy with a great sense of humor and we always enjoyed his company.
Jack and Mary Giblin
Robert Brill
September 28, 2008
worked with grady for many years in all ventures
he was a mentor and really good at what he did
Bill & Jane Nugent
September 28, 2008
Worked with Grady for many years at Universal. He was quite the guy. Our sympathy to the family.
William Legg Jr
September 28, 2008
Our Sympathys sent out to you, family and friends. William Legg Jr and Jenny Legg. He was a great fun loving man. Liked by all at Universal. God Bless
Arthur & Sharon Holmes
September 28, 2008
Our thoughts and prayers are with your family. We worked with Grady at Universal Instruments and have many fond memories of him. He was a great guy.
Deb Harris
September 28, 2008
My uncle Grady always knew how to enjoy the lighter side of life. One of my earliest memories of him is sitting on the back steps of his trailer (we were all really young then) and offering me a sip of his Genny as he enjoyed the cool summer air. I thought it was disgusting- he thought it was hilarious. My eight year old palate matured, and I eventually acquired a taste for beer, although never Genesee. Uncle Grady was known as Uncle Candy because any kid who wandered over to his door came back with pockets and fists full of sweets. Despite long work hours, he was always at “little” Grady’s sports games, chatting it up with parents and students; he could carry on a conversation with anyone and make you feel like you were his best friend. I think that was the Southerner in him. And who wouldn’t be enchanted by his basement? A slot machine, a pool table, a poker table and a full bar – it didn’t get any cooler! When we got older, Grady let us share his private driving range (front lawn) to practice our miserable golf swings, often on hand with sound advice on how to correct our swing. My last image of Uncle Grady was the day he went to the hospital this past August. Gin and I were waiting outside his room in the ER, and as they wheeled him past us to have some test done, there was that familiar smile and the sparkling eyes with his thumb up. Uncle Grady was always glad to see you, and I am glad to have shared in his life.
Sydney Bouton
September 28, 2008
Ginny, Grady Jr. and The Entire Family,
We have all lost a kind, caring and much loved member of Our Family. We can treasure every moment we shared and know that
Grady is now happy in Heaven. The world has lost a Great Man, and God and the Heavens have a new guest.
All of Our Love and God Bless,
Syd & Linda Bouton
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