Charles Wayne Whitlock, 77, went home to be with the Lord on Thursday, March 6, 2014. Celebration of life: 11 a.m. Tuesday at Ridgewood Baptist in Wadsworth, Ohio. A memorial service and final resting place will be in Fort Worth at a later date. Charles was a graduate of North Side High School and Hardin-Simmons University. He pastored churches in Texas and West Virginia, then served as director of Missions for the Summit Baptist Association and pastor at Ridgewood Baptist Church. He was preceded in death by his parents, Ray and Luzell Whitlock, and brother, Jimmy Ray. Survivors: He is survived by his loving wife of 57 years, Bobbie Sue Moore Whitlock; devoted father of sons, Richard (Anna), Robert (Britt), Randy (Jenny) and Russell (Carri-an); big brother to Dorothy, David and Ricky; grandfather to 14; and great-grandfather to six; friend to many; shepherd, counselor, mentor and comforter to countless others.

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Published by Star-Telegram on Mar. 9, 2014.

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Cathy Jaggers (Swarny)

Yesterday

Was one of my favorites pastors ever in the 70's.

Pastor Michael Frazier

March 4, 2025

I remember Pastor Charles. He was my Director of Missions when I was the Pastor of Broadman Baptist Church in Cuyahoga Falls. He was very supportive of my ministry and cared about each Pastor in association. I only learned of his passing yesterday, March 3, 2025. I have been pastoring here in Illinois since 2002. My prayers are with the family and those who mourn. May God bless and bring comfort.

Audrey Frazier

June 4, 2023

Charles became a good friend of my husband when he was pastoring Broadman Baptist Church in Cuyahoga falls, Ohio. My husband has often referred, in his sermons, to Charles and the wisdom and help that Charles provided. While searching the internet, looking for Charles, we discovered here that he had gone to be with the Lord nine years ago. Such a loss for his family, friends, and the Christian communities where he served. Rest assured that his service to the Lord continues through fellow ministers and all those he touched. God bless, abundantly, his family until the day of that great reunion!
In Jesus' love,
Michael and Audrey Frazier

Ronn Umphrey

October 1, 2014

Bobbie and family: Just now discovered your loss when I Google'd Charles and found his obituary. You two are such special friends in my memory of the time we spent together in Fairmont. Love and comfort to you, and prayers as you continue life on this side. Someday there will be joyous reunions all around!

Patricia Myers

March 12, 2014

Dear Bobbie and family:
My thoughts and prayers have been with you during this time. Reverend Whitlock was an exceptional person who loved our Lord. Our paths crossed twice; first when he was Minister to a small church in WV where my Mother and Sister attended; second, when he came to Ohio to serve and I attended Green Baptist Church in Greensburg. I was unable to attend the Services, but you all were in my thoughts that day. May God Bless you,

Connie Miller Shaffer

March 11, 2014

To the Whitlock family. Charles was loved by all who knew him. I have many fond memories of him and the whole family. I am thankful he brought me to God and I pray for you all.

Mary Ann Braden

March 11, 2014

This man was a true shepherd. He herded all people into his fold and nurtured them no matter what their beliefs. He did this lovingly, firmly. and in God's name. I am so saddened by his loss, but so grateful for his existence. I will see Charles in every good thing.

Jerry Braden

March 11, 2014

To me, Charles was the epitome of a good Christian man. Gentle, loving and kind.

March 10, 2014

Bobbie and Family:
I am so very sorry for your loss. We know that the Lord will comfort you as only He can. Charles was such a lovely Christian man and will be greatly missed by all who knew him. He was a man of great spirit, integrity, leadership and one of the best Christians this old world has ever known.
Until we meet again at Jesus' feet. God Bless!
Becky Eremich

TV CHANTHAPHA

March 10, 2014

Take comfort in knowing that now you have a special guardian angel to watch over you.

March 10, 2014

Bobbie Sue, our friend, Pat Myers, called to tell us about Charles. We are sad for you and the children, but realize that Charles is right where he wants to be. That is the hope we all share as Christians and I know this will be a comfort in the days ahead for you and your family. I think often of the good times we shared at Rosen Heights BC. Times were so much more simple then and we value friends like you and Charles that we found there.

We will hold you in our prayers especially during the next difficult days.

Sybil and Frank Tribble

Betty (Stegall) Hlolshouser

March 9, 2014

Charles and I were classmates at NHS for 3 years. He was a very good friend, funny, sweet and I really liked him. I am so happy that he became a minister. Good for him. So sorry for his family that his life was cut short. My condolences to them.

Angel Vincent

March 9, 2014

Dear Whitlock family - I am so blessed to have met you all when you moved to Kenmore all those years ago. Rev. Whitlock and the entire family was such a wonderful addition to our little Sherwood Park family. I have very fond memories of Rev Whitlock and his constant smile. He had just recently sent me a message on facebook - just to let me know he was thinking of me and that meant the world to me.

This world has lost a truly lovely man. Mrs. Whitlock and family, please know that you are all in my thoughts and prayers, even though I cannot be there in person on Tuesday, you will all be in my thoughts during this difficult time.

Amanda Boyd

March 9, 2014

Reverend Whitlock was a kind and gentle soul. I appreciated his dedication to the church and its members. Your loss is certainly felt by many.

Jamie Richards

March 9, 2014

Richard my thoughts and prayers are with you and family. I send all my love and condolences. Take care.

Jamie

Larrell Ritenour

March 9, 2014

Dear Family of Charles Whitlock,
My condolences on your loss...but, Heaven's gain. He was a true servant of God and I will always be thankful for his prayers and concern for my beloved mother and my most faithful friend, Gary. Words cannot express how much it meant to me having him speak at Gary's graveside service just months ago.
May God richly bless and uphold you in the days ahead. Larrell Ritenour

Donald Moore

March 9, 2014

Well-remembered friend from North Side High School, Class of '55

sherry waters smith

March 9, 2014

I will never forget when he and his family came to Ohio to sher ward Baptist church met us all we never stopped loving him .He made a great difference in our families life and in my life. I will miss him very much. Prayers to Bobby and family love you

David, Belinda, Alan Burden

March 9, 2014

Charles was such a kind man. He welcomed us to Ridgewood Baptist Church during our short stay in Wandsworth. I especially remember our last visit when he took the time to welcome us back and talk about the church that he loved so much. We feel so blessed to have been able to know this man. We will miss you here Charles but we know you are waiting for us to meet you in Heaven.

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