Buford O. Whisenhunt

B. Olen Whisenhunt, 73 of Huntington died at 5:45 AM on Friday, November 8, 2002 at the Parkview Huntington Hospital. Mr. Whisenhunt owned and operated Wholesale Auto Parts in Albuquerque, New Mexico from 1974 to 1989. He moved back to Huntington in 1989 after retiring. He had also worked at H-K Porter and the Schacht Rubber Company in Huntington for several years. He was a member of the Saint Mary`s Catholic Church and was a member of the ALPCA License Plate Collectors Club #7908.

He was born on October 6, 1929 in Foreman, Arkansas a son of John and Ida Tedder Whisenhunt.

He was united in marriage to Rita Jane Homier on November 5, 1979 in Arkansas. His wife survives in Huntington.

Survivors include five sons: Robert O. Whisenhunt of Keys, FL, Thomas O. Whisenhunt, Bobby O. Whisenhunt both of Dierks, AR, John O. Whisenhunt, Roger Whisenhunt both of Albuquerque, New Mexico, Four daughters: Mrs. Tim (Teri) Beeks of Huntington, Jo Whisenhunt of Dierks, AR, Georgia Trujillo, Mrs. Dean (Minnie) Baker both of Albuquerque, NM, two step daughters: Pam Dennis and Deb Arquette both of Huntington, two brothers: Bill L. Whisenhunt of Tuscon, AZ, Jim Whisenhunt of Minden, LA, twenty-four grandchildren and several great grandchildren.

A sister: Oza Mae Young preceded him in death.

Visitation will be on Monday, November 11, 2002 from 2:00 - 8:00 PM at the Myers Funeral Home Huntington Chapel, 2901 Guilford Street, Huntington, Indiana.

Services will be on Tuesday, November 12, 2002 at 10:00 AM at the Myers Funeral Home Huntington Chapel with Father Gary Sigler officiating.

Interment will be at the Mt. Calvary Cemetery in Huntington.

Preferred memorials are to: The Leukemia Foundation in care of Myers Funeral Home, 2901 Guilford Street, Huntington, IN 46750.