A. R. (Whiz) Whisenhunt

Argie Ray Whisenhunt died at Scott and White Hospital in Temple Thursday, Oct. 30, 2003, after a battle with cancer at the age of 75. Argie was born on Dec. 12, 1927, in Eustace, Texas, to Lilly May (Jackson) Whisenhunt and Richard Minor Whisenhunt. After graduating from high school in East Texas, he served in the U. S. Army. Whisenhunt was a World War II Vet and served in Okinawa. He also served during the Korean conflict. Whisenhunt then attended Sam Houston State University in Huntsville, Texas, where he received a B. S. and M. Ed. Degree. Whisenhunt moved to Mullin, where he served as an educator in the Mullin school for 32 years. Whiz taught Vocational Agriculture for 12 years and then became superintendent of school for the next 20 years. He was involved in coaching for several years. Whiz retired from the Mullin School in 1984. Whisenhunt was well known for his service to the community and surrounding area. He served as a City of Mullin official for some 30 years, of which 20 years were served as the town's mayor. Whiz served on the Board of Region 12 Education Service Center in Waco for nine years and also served on the Central Texas Telephone Board of Directors for six years. He was a charter member of the Mullin Rodeo Association and has served as President of the Mills County Livestock Show. Whisenhunt has been very active in the Baptist Church of Mullin where he has served as Deacon for over 40 years. Whiz has served as the Commander of VFW Post 9807 and also the Commander of the American Legion Post 389.