LLOYD WHITWORTH

WHITWORTH, LLOYD March 27, 1924 to August 15, 2011 "Whit", as his friends called him, had a very full, loving life and passed peacefully. A husband, father, grandfather and all-around family man; Whit leaves behind his loving wife Johanna; their three daughters, four grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. Born and raised in Columbia, Missouri, Whit grew up with motorcycles in his blood. He was riding motorcycles by the age of 8. Whit's love of racing motorcycles took him across Michigan as both crew and racer. He joined the Army, served during World War II and received the WWII Victory Medal as a member of the 6th Engineer Combat Battalion. After his Army days, he found his way to San Diego where he met his wife of 59 years. He sold his motorcycle and hung up his racing digs to welcome his first daughter to the world with a brand new ride - a baby carriage, but he never lost his love of riding. Whit's engineering and electrical talents led him to become an electrical contractor, owning and operating Whit Electric for over 30 years. When he retired, Whit still tinkered with many projects. He was well known for his love of a strongly-brewed cup of black coffee and chatting about everything. He cherished his family and held them always close to his heart. An avid antique motorcycle and car buff, Whit held numerous positions with both national and local chapters of the Antique Automobile Club of America, Lincoln Continental Owners Club and the Antique Motorcycle Club of America. Whit's antique restorations of both cars and motorcycles were well lauded. He had many prized vehicles in his collection. Whit also served as President of the Association of California Car Clubs where he was instrumental in the creation of the California Historical Vehicle license plate program. Viewing: Tuesday, August 23, 2011 from 4 to 7 p.m.; Rosary 7 p.m. at Featheringill Mortuary, 6322 El Cajon Blvd, San Diego. Funeral Mass: Wednesday, August 24, 2011, 11 a.m. St Francis Chapel of the Mission Basilica San Diego de Alcala, 10818 San Diego Mission Road, San Diego. In lieu of flowers, please make donations in memory of Whit to San Diego Rescue Mission, 619-687-3720 or sdrminfo@sdrescue.org