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Howard Whatford Obituary
Born March 17, 1928 in Rochester, New York, he was the son of the late Herbert and Frances Howard Whatford.
Mr. Whatford was a U.S. Navy veteran serving during World War II. He was a three year Soccer All American at the State University of New York Brockport College, and was a member of the Sports Hall of Fame. He was an avid golfer and loved the outdoors.
Mr. Whatford is survived by his wife of 57 years, Janet Tilley Whatford of Little River; one son, Thomas (Susan) Whatford of Greece, N.Y., one brother, James Whatford of Clearwater, Fla.; grandchildren, Kristoffer, Mary Beth and Valerie; and great-grandchildren, Brandon and Ashley.
He was predeceased by his son, Timothy Whatford.
The family will receive friends from 3 to 5 p.m. Friday, November 30, 2007 at Lee Funeral Home.
Please sign a guest book at MyrtleBeachOnline.com.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Helping Hands/North Strand, 813 St. Charles Road, North Myrtle Beach, SC 29582.
Lee Funeral Home & Crematory of Little River/N. Myrtle Beach is serving the family.
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Judy Green
January 24, 2008
Mrs. Watford,
I recently found out about Howie passing. I am so very sorry. I remember my husband Jack Green always coming home from golfing with Howie and telling me how much he enjoyed Howie. I know they became good friends and kept in touch outside of golfing together. I met you and Howie at the annual dinners for the Bay Tree guys and always enjoyed seeing you. I feel that now that Jack and Howie have both passed, they are keeping each other company up in heaven. My sympathies to you and your family.
Mrs. Jack (Judy) Green
Debbie Baker
December 7, 2007
Mrs. Whatford and Tom , It has been many years. I have the fondest memories of your family .It was Howie and you Mrs. Whatford that helped guide us kids back then in the right direction. My thoughts and prayers are with you at this time.
John Smith
December 1, 2007
Dear Mrs. Whatford,Tom, and Family,
I am so sorry to hear of Howie's passing. I hold very special memories of Howie, and all of you during our years at Carlton Webster JR. H.S, and R-H Sperry H.S My thoughts, and prayers are with you all ar this time.
Fondly, John R. Smith #44
Rich Brown
December 1, 2007
Mrs.Whatford, Tom and family: I am so sorry to hear of your loss. I have so many fond memories of our early years together and the generosity and kindness you always showed me. You always made me feel welcome in your home which I really needed during those years...The countless baseball trips, playing par 3 golf and Howie sitting in his chair in the tv room watching sports... God bless you during this difficult time...
Jim Frame
November 30, 2007
Till & Tom,
I was so sorry to hear of Howie's passing. I have so many great memories back at RH that you were all a big part of. My thoughts and prayers are with you.
Jessie and Rick Lazeroff
November 30, 2007
Janet,
We are so sorry to hear of Howard's passing. We had many good times together at Carlton Webster parties. We offer our deepest sympathies.
Cheryl Boswell
November 29, 2007
I was so sorry to hear of your loss. The thoughts of many are with you at this time of sorrow.
November 29, 2007
Sue & Jim
Sally Miles
Pat & Carrol Burdick
November 29, 2007
We enjoyed Howard very much at Conesus Lake and at our golf outings.I still have the winning score card when Howard and I beat my boys in our "conesus tournament"we never let them forget it.Love to you Janet
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