Jack A. Whittington

Jack A. Whittington, age 85 of Ozark, passed away November 9, 2012. He was born January 24, 1927 in Ozark, the son of Clarence and Thelma (McCauley) Whittington. Jack was a member of Cassidy United Methodist Church. He was retired from Missouri State University, where he worked as a carpenter. Jack had also worked at DAYCO. Jack was married to Virginia Lee Collins Whittington for 61 years. Virginia preceded Jack in death in 2009. Survivors include: 3 daughters, Diana & husband Gary Dixon, Blue Springs, Suzy & husband Brad Thomas, Ozark and Patti & husband Tom Miller, Fair Grove; son, Kirk A. Whittington & Wanda Jackson, Ozark; eight grandchildren: Dr. Kayce & Brandon Morton, Adam Dixon, Kristen & Kevin Bergman, Jessica Whittington and Jason Novak, Curtis & Yulia Whittington, Megan Thomas & Josh Meredith and Cory Miller & Morgan Potter; four great-grandchildren: Ashlyn Morton, Madison Bergman, Cooper Morton and James Meredith; brother, John David & wife Novella Whittington; and sister-in-law, Viola Twibell. In addition to his wife, Jack was preceded in death by his parents. A funeral service will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Tuesday, November 13, 2012 in Adams Funeral Home, Ozark, with Pastor Harold Peters officiating. Burial will follow in Richwood Cemetery. Visitation will be from 5 to 7 p.m. Monday in the funeral home. Memorial donations may be made to Least of These or Christian County Domestic Violence Shelter.