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Born in Lake Toxaway, NC |
HASKELL WHITMIRE
Seneca – Haskell Whitmire, 81, of Seneca,
passed away March 24, 2010 at the Cottingham House in Seneca.
Born in Lake Toxaway, NC Mr. Whitmire was a Sgt. in the United States
Army. He worked for McMillan-Carter Construction Company in Greer SC,
former president of the Full Gospel Business Men's Association
International in Poughkeepsie, NY where he ministered to prisoners, and
was a member of the First Assembly of God Church in Poughkeepsie, NY.
Survivors include wife Suzanne Stringham Whitmire, son David H.
Whitmire of Seneca, and daughters Nancy S. Fisher of Seneca, Lauretta S.
Saati of California, and Michelle W. King of Greer, brothers John C. Whitmire of Brevard, NC, Daniel Whitmire of Lake Toxaway, NC, and Jack
Whitmire of Boiling Springs, SC, sisters Bernice Merritt of Evans GA,
Marlene Brand of Lake Toxaway, NC, Mildred Laughter of Etowah, NC, and
Guyma Nicholson of Brevard, NC, four grandchildren and seven
great-grandchildren.
Parents Guy and Clara Owen Whitmire, and
sister Madith Orr preceded him in death.
There will be no
formal services.
The family is at the residence.
SANDIFER FUNERAL HOME IS
ASISTING THE
FAMILY
| Guestbook for Haskell Whitmire |
| Suzanne, Nancy, David, Michele and Lauretta . . . so sorry for all your loss.
I only had the pleasure of meeting Haskell once . . . back in May 1999 when we
had chocolate cake for breakfast. He was a great person, in both size and
heart. Rusty Bascom Apr 18, 2010 Schenectady, NY |
| We are so sorry for your loss, Aunt Sue, Nancy, Lauretta, David and
Michelle, and all of Uncle Haskell's brothers and sisters. He was a wonderful father figure when we were very young. He was quick with a joke, told the best stories, and warned us about all the poisonous snakes we could find in South Carolina! We love him and we miss him. Joshua and Marianne Hoynes Lowe Apr 17, 2010 Ocean Grove, NJ |
| I didn't know Haskell but I know his son Dave and I met some of his family
tonight on the radio and I appreciate what a good man he was. He influenced so
many people with his love and receives so much love from them. My wife
Collette and I send our love and condolences. Doug Lynner Apr 10, 2010 Los Gatos, CA |
| Gary L. Dibble Mar 29, 2010 Onalaska, WA |
| I just want to thank each and everyone one of you for sharing your loving memories and thoughts about Haskell. I've read them over and over, and each one is very special. Some of you have given me a wonderful peak into his earlier life before I ever knew him. They all mean so much to me and I shall cherish them always. My blessings and Love go out to each of you with a very Big THANKS FOR THE MEMORIES! Sue Suzanne Whitmire Mar 28, 2010 Seneca, SC |
| He was a kind, caring Father who taught us what love, kindness, caring for
others, patience and unselfishness, to name a few virtues, were truly all
about. And I will always remember him for those things, as well as all the great times I shared with him on our father and son "guys' days out" (ie: trips to the auto show in Greenville and NYC to Mets games at Shea Stadium). But I know in my heart, there will come a day when I will see him again. David Whitmire Mar 28, 2010 Seneca, SC |
| Driving up Flat Creek Valley Road will never seem the same again. What
memories are entwined with so many happy events and visits to the Whitmire
family! And through the years Haskell was such a big part of helping a city
girl learn to enjoy riding a patient horse, picking berries, walking in the
woods, discovering what a footlog is,so many happy memories that it would take
too long and too much space to list them all. To each of Haskell's brothers
and sisters...and most especially to Marlene, I send my sympathy and my love.
Joyce Joyce Brand Compton Mar 27, 2010 Beverly Hills, FL |
| My thoughts and prayers are with the entire Whitmire Family during this
sudden and difficult loss. May God Bless and Comfort you. Malcolm Moore Mar 26, 2010 Westminster, SC |
| Suzanne and Family, Haskell was a wonderful person who will be missed by
all. Our thoughts and prayers go out to you. Love always, Bill and Diane Bill and Diane Laughter Mar 26, 2010 Hendersonville, NC |
| It is with great sadness that I share your loss. At the same time I rejoice
that he is with the Lord. My memories go back over 65 years and one of the
earlies memories is Haskell letting me ride on the crossbar of the plow. Other
memories such as lifting me up to ride on their horse named Bob and singing
hymns with his wonderful bass voice having a fun day in Florida when he and
Sue were here shortly after they got married. He was a fine Christian man who
lived his life by example . I cherish these and so many other wonderful
memories. Lorinda Brand Craig Mar 25, 2010 Sunrise, FL |
| I was never around Haskell that much, but recall what a great evening we
shared with Ted at Pixie's and Bill's in Clemson after the passing of my Tom.
So much love and blessings I am sending your way. How wonderful that you had
so many years together. God is Good and is blessing both of you right now.
Onward and upward, my dear friend. Mary VanDillen Mar 25, 2010 Hot Springs, AR |
| Nancy, We share your grief, and will certainly be praying for your shalom. His ways are not our ways. Jerry & Renee Lambert Mar 25, 2010 Clemson, SC |
| So sorry to get your email but know that God is with you all at this
difficult time. With love, your cousin, Joanna Tsuyuki Mar 25, 2010 Westchester County, NY |
| Dearest Nancy and Family: So Sorry for your loss. Praise God, He is out of his pain and just a-dancin'w/joy at the sight of His Lord!! Love in Christ, Edie Edith J. Bennett Mar 25, 2010 Vestal, NY |
| We're sorry for the loss of your beloved Haskell. You all will be in our
thoughts and prayers as you go through this most difficult time. Dave & Sara Kroeger Mar 25, 2010 Seneca, SC |
| We are sorry for your loss. Alice Weston, Cheryl, Kim and Craig Mar 25, 2010 Winchester, VA |
| He was a wonderful Father and he will be missed. He taught us the meaning
of love and honor and made the world a better place. He was always willing to
help others and instilled this in all of us. Michele King Mar 25, 2010 Greer, SC |
| What a special cousin. I always looked forward to seeing him at Granny
Owen's house when we were growing up. Lots of memories from back then. Sue,
may God Bless you and the family at this time and I know His Grace will be
sufficient. Ronald Huggins Mar 25, 2010 Lake Toxaway, NC |
| What an amazingly wonderful expression of God's ideal Haskell was and still
is! He never seems to lack for love to give to others. His hugs were always
the best! He will always be one of my favorite people; I am so glad to have
known him. One memory of him stands out to me now. In 1979 I was flying back
from Turkey through NYC trying to get to my home in FL. We'd had an emergency
landing in Canada, been quarantined on the plane, and more, and I'd missed my
connecting flight by probably 1/2 a day. As I dragged myself through customs,
I saw Haskell's large frame up ahead. As he hugged me and scooped up all my
heavy luggage, my 17-year-old self could not have felt more gratitude and
relief. I was in great hands! That was Haskell's way - he never hesitated to
demonstrate love through such practical, caring actions. Wendi Taylor Mar 25, 2010 Atlanta, GA |
| Suzanne & Family We have truly lost a good man. Our thoughts & prayers are with you and all your family. May God grant you peace. Jim & Meg Wilson Mar 25, 2010 Central, SC |
| Suzanne and family, It is with sadness to learn of the passing of Haskell, your dear husband of many years. I have enjoyed knowing both you and Haskell for many years. I remember the time the two of you drove to Charlotte and we spent time together. Please let me know if there is anything I can do for you and your family. Helen Rouse Mar 24, 2010 Charlotte, NC |
| DEAR SWEET SUE, I AM SO VERY SORRY FOR YOUR LOSS !!! MAY GOD BLESS YOU AND YOUR FAMILY !! BLESSINGS AND PRAYERS DOT BOND Mar 24, 2010 Poolville, TX |
| Dear Suz, We share your loss of a goodhearted gentle man, Haskell. It'sa Blessing that he crossed over so gently among loved ones. Tom & Joan Dr Tom OBrien Mar 24, 2010 Yonkers, NY USA |
| DAVE, I AM SO SORRY FOR YOUR LOSE OF YOUR DAD, I WILL MISS HIM COMEING IN
TO INGLES, I LOVE YOU ALL judy morgan Mar 24, 2010 seneca, SC |
| Dave I am truely sorry for your lose, anything I can do just et Judy and
Scott know.. CONNIE PATTERSON Mar 24, 2010 Seneca, SC |
| Today we lost a truly wonderful soul. Grandfather was a person who, for
practically my whole life, I've admired, loved, respected, and looked up to.
He greeted everyone with a smile and a twinkle in his eyes. He always found
the good in a person. Summers at the Whitmire house are one of my fondest childhood memories - breathing the wonderful country air, swimming in the pool, and playing with the animals. I remember Grandfather dressing up in his bee costume to gather honey. I remember him grooming the horses. I remember him putzing around in that big garage. I remember him taking care of all the animals - dogs, cats, chickens, bees, horses, and even the donkey named Eyeore. My thoughts and prayers are with Grandmother and her Children as they cope with this loss, as well as all of Grandfather's Siblings and Neices and Nephews. Grandfather was a wonderful man who will be greatly missed by any who knew him. Catherine Bellino Mar 24, 2010 San Diego, CA |
| We have all lost the physical presence of a wonderful Father, Brother,
Friend and Husband, and it is already missed greatly. We are so thankful that
he lead such a Powerful Life for God while here on Earth. Let us pray for the
unity of the families who have loved him so much. Let our memories of him and
his many kind and generous acts be told as a standard of God's Loving
kindness, and an example of God's Love of us. I know that he is in Heaven
checking over his new mansion and looking toward making it an even more
beautiful home and restful place! Nancy Whitmire Fisher Mar 24, 2010 SC |
| We are very sorry for your loss. You all are in our thoughts and prayers.
May God give you the strength to make it through this hard time. Kelly and Brian Stancil Mar 24, 2010 Westminster, SC |
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