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Bon Whiting Obituary

Bon Earl Whiting Sr. (Coach Whiting) 79, of Gary, Indiana passed away on Tuesday, April 16, 2019. Preceded in death by father Willie Whiting, mother, Mary Alice Teamer. Bon Earl graduated from Washington High School, South Bend, Indiana. He retired from School City of Gary in 2005. He leaves to cherish his memories, his son Bon Earl (Jennifer) Whiting Jr. of Baltimore, MD daughter, Chonn Whiting, Crown Point, IN, 3 grandchildren, Elijah and Luci Whiting of Baltimore, MD, Chase Whiting-Wirth of Crown Point, IN. Sisters Eunice Griffin, of Gary, IN Linda (Whitney) Hightower of Orlando, FL, nephew Derrick Griffin Sr. of Indianapolis, IN, niece Nikisha Hightower of Orlando FL, friend Velder Dixon, Gary, IN. Host of other relatives and friends. Visitation Wednesday, April 24, 2019 10am Funeral 11am at Tree of Life Missionary Baptist Church 2323 W. 11th Ave. Gary, Indiana 46404. Interment Evergreen Memorial Park 3815 W. 39th Ave Hobart, IN 46342.

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Published by Post-Tribune on Apr. 23, 2019.

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VIRGIL MOORE

June 1, 2024

Grew up with Bon Earl and Eunice in So Bend, In. May God's peace comfort prevail.

ROMENN LARDYDELL

May 2, 2019

My old Track and Field coach from High School. Thank you for the memories Coach Whiting, you will be truly missed

Geraldine Starks

April 25, 2019

May God continue to bless you Eunice and your family with good memories of a nice human being

Otis Smith

April 25, 2019

Eunice and the Whiting family you have my prayers during your trying time. R.I.P my friend.Otis Smith

Sam and Natalie Stewart

April 24, 2019

To Eunice.... We are so sorry to hear of your brother's passing. You have our sincerest and deepest sympathy.

Regina Duncan

April 23, 2019

Spent many lunch periods in his presence. Always a fun guy. RIH

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Visitation

10:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.

Tree of Life Missionary Baptist Church

2323 W. 11th Ave, Gary, IN

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24

Funeral

11:00 a.m.

Tree of Life Missionary Baptist Church

2323 W. 11th Ave., Gary, IN

Funeral services provided by:

Smith, Bizzell & Warner Funeral Home

4209 Grant Street, Gary, IN 46408

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