Ronald Rea Whittington

February 13, 1946 - November 26, 2012

Memorial Services will be held at a later time. Ronald Rea Whittington was born to Victor and Lois (Dobbs) Whittington in Grandfield, Oklahoma on February 13, 1946 and departed this life in Altus, Oklahoma on November 26, 2012 at the age of 66 years, 9 months and 13 days. Ronny grew up on the Red River in Grandfield and attended school in Grandfield and Altus. He was a member of the Oklahoma National Guard from 1964 – 1970. He worked for Acme Fence Company and for many farmers in the area, mostly Bob Kerr as one of the best 7 strain barbwire fence builders. While working he helped the family out by taking care of his younger sisters by cooking breakfast for them every morning and taking them to school before going to work daily. He was a strong honest man who was proud of his work. He had the strongest grip when you shook his hand. He was pretty much a loner but always had a dog for a companion and loved his family very much. He enjoyed hunting and fishing throughout his life. He was preceded in death by his parents. Survivors include 4 brothers, Donald Whittington and wife Marlene of Chehalis, Washington, Arlis Whittington of Blair, OK, Jerry Whittington of Blair, OK and Kirby Myers of Memphis, Texas; 4 sisters, Jeanie and husband Pete Steinmetz of Havre, Montana, Janice Oak of Blair, OK, Vicky and husband Larry Shaw of Blair, OK and Sharon and husband Don Lavoie of Great Falls, Montana, a host of nieces and nephews, and many other relatives and friends.