Winifred Whitefield

Winifred L. "Whitey" Whitefield, age 93, of St. Johns, MI died Thursday, August 29, 2013 at his home.

Funeral Services will be held at Springbrook Hills Church of Christ, 11960 Norris Road, DeWitt, MI on Monday, September 2, 2013 at 11:00 A.M. with Mr. Jim Gothup officiating. Visitation will be for one hour prior to the service at the church. Burial will be held at South Bingham Township Cemetery, St. Johns, MI.

Whitey was born in Lakeview, Texas on May 5, 1920, the son of Wesley and Ada (Lawrence) Whitefield. Whitey married Lena Mae Rumsey on August 21, 1943; she preceded him in death on July 17, 1999. Whitey served his country in the Army during WWII. He formerly owned his own farm and retired from the Centrifugal Fusing Company in 1982. Whitey resided in Texas for 20 years and California for 3 years and the Mid-Michigan area since. He enjoyed bowling. He was a member of Springbrook Hills Church of Christ DeWitt, MI.

Whitey is survived by his sister Loiselle Bos of Oklahoma, close friends; Pat and Jack Ruggis of Grand Ledge, MI, Judy and Jim Gothup of St. Johns, MI, and Brenda and Mike Hudson of Grand Ledge, MI. He was preceded in death by his parents, wife, son Ronald Whitefield, and sister Mildred Morris.

Memorials may be made to Springbrook Hills Church of Christ, 11960 Norris Road, DeWitt, MI 48820. Online condolences can be sent to www.smithfamilyfuneralhomes.com The family is being served by Smith Family Funeral Homes St. Johns, Michigan.

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