Joseph D. Whittenburg Jr.

1951 - 2015

Joseph D. Whittenburg Jr.

1951 - 2015

Joseph Whittenburg Obituary

Published by Clovis News Journal and Portales News-Tribune from May 28 to May 29, 2015.
Graveside services for Joseph D. Whittenburg, Jr., 64, currently making his home in Portales, will be at 2:00 PM, Saturday, May 30, 2015, in the Portales Cemetery with Rev. Paul Fredricksen, pastor of First Presbyterian Church in Amarillo, TX officiating. Joseph Daniel Whittenburg, Jr. was born Jan. 17, 1951, in Fort Worth, TX to the home of Wanda Jeanne (Smith) and Joseph D. Whittenburg, and died May 27, 2015, in Portales, NM.
Joe grew up in Amarillo, and graduated from Amarillo High School in 1969. He attended the College of Santa Fe as well as West Texas State University. He was an investor, and a natural athlete. He is survived by his companion, Ginger Boone of Portales; his sister, Wanda Whittenburg of Amarillo; and a special cousin, Bob Davis of Amarillo.
He was preceded in death by his parents. Arrangements are under the direction of Wheeler Mortuary of Portales. 575-356-4455, wheelermortuary.net

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Ron & Mary Alexander

May 30, 2015

"Joe D. was a gentle soul and a fun neighbor. He will be missed".
His mountain friends,

Gid & Andrea Allen

May 29, 2015

My thoughts and prayers to you and your family Ginger

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