Gerald R. Whisenhunt (1951 - 2009)

Gerald R. Whisenhunt, 58, passed away Wednesday, Sept. 2, 2009.

Graveside service: 3 p.m. Saturday in Moore Memorial Gardens. Visitation: The family will receive friends 5 to 7 p.m. Friday at the funeral home.

Gerald was born Feb. 17, 1951, in Amarillo to Jay and Elsie Whisenhunt. He was employed at Bell Helicopter. In 1989, he relocated to Grand Prairie to work with LTV. Gerald was a devoted fan of the Cowboys. He loved his family and was Papa to his grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by his parents and a brother, Owen Whisenhunt.

Survivors: Devoted wife of 34 years, Barbara; son, Gerald II (Roxana); daughter, Theresa Whisenhunt; grandchildren, Gerald III, Evan, Jakob, Amberly and Cassidy Whisenhunt; and siblings om Amarillo.