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Arthur Whitmore Obituary

ARTHUR J. “Gramps” WHITMORE, of Memphis, passed away at his home on Thursday, August 6, 2009. Mr. Whitmore was retired from Ford Motor Company. He was a member of Mississippi Blvd. Christian Church. Arthur is survived by his loving wife, Clarice and his children, Michael Whitmore, Arthur Whitmore, Jr. (Lisa), Michael Sanders (Imogene), Reginald Sanders, David Douglass, and Michelle Dean (John) of Memphis, Marcia Quigless (Kirk) of St. Louis, MO, Gayle Haynes (Norman) of Houston, TX, and a brother, Alonzo Whitmore (Catherine). He was preceded in death by his daughter, Angela Whitmore and his sister, Annie Hubbard. As “Gramps”, he leaves 18 grandchildren and 15 great-grandchildren. Visitation will be Tuesday, August 11 at M.J. Edwards Funeral Home on Elvis Presley. Funeral services will be held Wednesday, August 12 at 10 a.m. at Mississippi Blvd. Christian Church. Interment will take place in Memphis National Veterans Cemetery immediately following. M.J. Edwards Funeral Home Whitehaven Chapel (901)332-3164

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Published by The Commercial Appeal on Aug. 11, 2009.

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BONNY WRIGHT

August 12, 2009

May the love of friends and family carry you through your grief.

August 11, 2009

Gramps we miss you dayday

August 11, 2009

Rest in peace Mr Whitmo. From Big E (Edrick Bridget)

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August 11, 2009

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