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Paul WHITFIELD Obituary
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WHITFIELD, Rev. Dr. Paul L. Born August 15, 1928 in Oriental, N.C. to General Taft and Eva Mae Whitfield. Was called from labor to reward December 6, 2014 age 86. A 21 year veteran of the United States Army, former Pastor of Mt. Zion Missionary Baptist Church, and current Associate Pastor of Tried Stone Baptist Church. He leaves to cherish his memory his wife: Dirtress G. Whitfield, two sons: Jessie L. Whitfield and Eric Gresham (Jacqueline), three daughters: Vera Whitfield, Regina Williams (Van), and Bernetta Brantley (Derek), one sister: Vera A. Smith, 11 grandchildren, 14 great-grandchildren, and a host of other relatives, and many friends. Visitation will be held Friday, December 12, from 6-8pm at Tried Stone Baptist Church, 621 Lafayette Ave, Middletown, OH. Funeral services will begin 11am on Saturday, December 13, 2014 at the church, Rev. Dr. Mitchel Foster, Pastor. Interment - Woodside Cemetery. Service entrusted to Hall-Jordan & Pretty Memorial Chapel. Thompsonhalljordan.com
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April
December 8, 2023
He was the dearest and sweetest man that I had the blessing and pleasure. of calling Papaw. I miss him very much but I know that he is with our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ our King. God bless you Papaw please pray for all of us here on earth. Until we meet again.
Janice Berry
December 14, 2014
God speed
sand looney
December 13, 2014
Sorry for the loss of pastor Whitfield . The looney family send their condolences to the family
cassandra looey patterson
December 13, 2014
To the family sorry for the loss. Praying for the family.
December 12, 2014
Sis Dirtress,
My family is sorry to hear about your loss. God has truly called another one of his Angels home. May God continue to watch over you and your family.
Desiree Blake
Janet Warren
December 12, 2014
Mrs. Whitfield and family,
We are truly sorry to hear about your lost. Rev. Whitfield always treated me like a daughter and Ebony and Essence as his granddaughters. He will be truly missed by one and all. Sorry, that we will not make it to the funeral, but you and the family are truly in our prayers.
Dr. Janet Warren (Daisy Moore's Daughter)
Orlando, Florida
Kimberly Pugh
December 11, 2014
I was very saddened to hear of the passing of Rev. Whitfield. He had a very kind and gentle spirit. Sending my condolences to Mrs. Whitfield and family.
Farrell Family
December 10, 2014
Dirtress,
April and I are very sorry for you loss. We are here for you and we will see you soon. Paul will be truly missed.
Love,
Farrell Family
Rochelle Shields
December 9, 2014
Mrs. Whitfield - I am so sorry and will continue to pray for you and your family. Rev. Whitfield will always be remembered as a kind and caring person. He was my Pastor for years. I love you - God Bless
December 9, 2014
Dirtress,
I am very sorry for your loss. I did not know your husband but you always spoke so highly of him and I know you seemed to really enjoy your life together.
I miss seeing you.
Phyllis Smith- First Financial Bank
Robin Abbott
December 9, 2014
Rev. Whitfield..I will truly miss you. Especially the Sunday morning hug & kiss.
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