Photo courtesy of Gaffney Parsons Funeral Home & Cremation Services, Inc - Village of Johnson
Bangor, Pennsylvania
Jul 20, 1953 – Aug 26, 2021 (Age 68)
Earl F. "Bub" Whitmore, Sr., 68, of Bangor, PA passed away Thursday, August 26th, at his residence.
Bub was born in East Stroudsburg, PA on July 20, 1953, a son of the late Don and Betty (Van Why) LaBar.
He was the husband of Betsy J. Whitmore. They celebrated their 19th wedding anniversary last April. Bub was employed as a maintenance worker and truck driver for Picatinny Arsenal in Dover, NJ. Prior to that, he was employed at Dally's Slate Quarry in Pen Argyl, PA, and at APEX Texicon in Mt. Bethel, PA. Bub enjoyed fishing, hunting, NASCAR, and dancing. He was an avid gardener and dog lover.
In addition to his loving wife Betsy, Earl is survived by two daughters, Kelly S. Gregory, wife of Chuck, and Catherine A. Acklen, two sons Robert A. Whitmore, husband of Jennifer and Earl F. Whitmore, husband of Charlene, five sisters, Susan Klingle, Ida and Ann LaBar, Tina Lance, and Donna Hilbert, two brothers, Donnie Van Why and Russ LaBar, 8 grandchildren Tyler, Brianna, Dylan, Cody, Marissa, Alyson, Nathan, and Jax, 5 step-grandchildren Trevor, Josh, Trent, Tanner, and Trevor, one great-grandson Sage, and many nieces and nephews.
At the request of the family please dress in NASCAR attire to Earl's services. Family and friends are invited to a visitation from Noon to 1 PM on Wednesday, September 1st at Gaffney Parsons Funeral Home & Cremation Services, Inc., 4 Lillian Lane "Village of Johnsonville" Bangor, PA. A Memorial Service will be held at 1 PM on Wednesday, September 1st at the funeral home. Graveside Services will be held at North Bangor Cemetery in Bangor, PA. Online condolences may be offered at gaffneyparosons.com.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society, Lehigh Valley Unit, 3893 Adler Place, Suite 170, Bethlehem, PA 18017 in memory of Earl.
Read MoreIn loving memory of a wonderful person. We will love you and miss you always.
Jamie Uhler
September 01, 2021 | Bangor, PA | Friend
Earl was like family, and was also a great friend and neighbor. Bob and I always enjoyed his company and loved to attend the pig roast he would have. He will truly be missed. Our dogs will miss him also as Earl loved to visit with our dogs when he would come over.
Bob and Heidi Smerek
August 31, 2021 | Bangor, PA | Friend
The Man
A great hard working, giving man who will be deeply missed by many. A friend to all. Sad you are no longer an active part in all our lives. Rest in peace my friend, you earned it.
Joe Jet
August 31, 2021 | Branchville, NJ
Betsy and family sorry for your loss prayers be with you and yours
Robin Wolbert and Oscar Miller
August 31, 2021 | East Stroudsburg, PA | Family
My sincere condolences to Earl's family. It was always a pleasure to work with Earl! Rest in Peace!!
Dave Dekmar
August 31, 2021 | East Stroudsburg, PA | Coworker
Group of 10 Memorial Trees
Laura Cowen
August 30, 2021 | Union Springs, NY
Bill and whit
In loving memory of a wonderful person. We will love you and miss you always.
Bill Whitmore
August 29, 2021 | Bangor, PA | Family
I knew Earl from working with him and Russ in building 3150 at Picatinny. I really enjoyed talking and laughing with him during the morning and afternoon breaks.
He was a great guy - very caring and helpful.
I will really miss you and our times together.
Mary Anne Linder
August 28, 2021 | Eatontown, NJ | Coworker
In loving memory of a wonderful person. We will love you and miss you always.
William Whitmore
August 28, 2021 | Bangor, PA | Family
