George
Larry Whitlow 1942-2019
George
"Larry" Whitlow, 76, of Crescent City passed away on Sunday,
May 12, 2019 at Watseka Rehab and Health Care Center. He was
born December 17, 1942 in Franklin County, IL, the son of
George D. and Ruth (Dawson) Whitlow and they preceded him in
death. Larry married Phyllis Larson on February 9, 1963 and
she preceded him in death on December 29, 1982. He later
married Donna Wall Paap on April 7, 1984 in Crescent City
and she survives.
In addition to his wife, he is survived by two sons, David
(Mistie) Whitlow of Herscher and Rod Paap of South Padre
Island, TX; one daughter, Pamela (Gary) Hibbert of Clifton;
three grandchildren, Kyle and Hunter Whitlow and Ellaine
Hibbert; and two sisters, Sue (Jim) Seabert of Reeds Spring,
MO, and Kathy (Mike) Morris of Clifton.
Mr. Whitlow worked as a lineman for ComEd for over 27 years
and was a 50-year member of the Watseka Masonic Lodge. He
enjoyed boating, NASCAR, and loved cars.
A private funeral service was held at the Knapp Funeral Home
in Watseka. Visitation will be held from 5:00 p.m. – 7:00
p.m., Wednesday, May 15, also at the Knapp Funeral Home in
Watseka.
Memorials may be made to Shriners Hospital of Chicago or St.
Peter Lutheran Church in Crescent City.
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