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Kenneth Whitlock Obituary
Nov 9, 1946 - Jul 26, 2022
Milan
Kenneth Paul Whitlock, 75, residing in Milan, passed away early Tuesday morning, July 26, 2022, at Continuing Healthcare of Milan following a lengthy illness.
Ken was born Nov. 9, 1946, in Saint Charles, Missouri, to the late George William and Leota Merle (McMahan) Whitlock.
Ken graduated from Saint Charles High School in Saint Charles, Missouri. He retired in 2003 from Hussman Refrigeration in Bridgeton, Missouri. Ken loved music, roses, and spending time with his family.
Ken is survived by his wife, Virginia F. (Ray) Whitlock; children, Benjamin (Mary) Whitlock of Milan and Debra (Dean) Baker of Indiana; four grandchildren, Deanna, Kenneth, Jessica, and Liam; sister, Patsy Geers; brother, Jim Whitlock; and numerous nieces, nephews, and other relatives.
In addition to his parents, Ken was preceded in death by his siblings, Shirley Mergenthal, Gary Whitlock, Jerry Whitlock, Pamela Prater, and Debbie Whitlock.
Friends may call 9:30 a.m. Saturday, July 30, 2022, until the time of the funeral at 10:30 a.m. at Groff Funeral Homes & Crematory Milan Chapel, 1. S. Main St., Milan. Dr. Ricky Branham will officiate. Burial will follow at Meadow Green Memorial Park, Huron.
Those wishing to contribute to Ken's memory may do so to Ripley Chapel, PO Box 211, Willard, Ohio, 44890.
Condolences may be shared online at www.grofffuneralhomes.com.
To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
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