Lawrence Whetson

Lawrence L. Whetson, 87, of Keller passed away Friday, Jan. 24, 2014. Memorial service: 11 a.m. Saturday, Feb. 8, at Keller United Methodist Church. Memorials: Upon Larry's request, any material contributions may be made to Keller United Methodist Church Building Fund or Covenant Hospice and Palliative Care of Fort Worth, Texas. Larry was born Jan. 15, 1927, in Youngstown, Ohio, the son of the late Charles and Sevilla Waltman Whetson. Larry served in the Navy and Army during World War II. He worked 24 years as a machinist, retiring in 1974 from Wean United in Youngstown. Larry was a member of Keller United Methodist Church. He was a former life member of the Youngstown Men's Garden Club (Master Gardener), where he was an accredited horticultural judge. He was preceded in death by his wife, the former LaVerne E. Mapstone, whom he married June 16, 1951, and who died Dec. 4, 2005; brothers, Charles Whetson Jr. and James Whetson; and sisters Betty Henley and Patrice Davidson. Survivors: Sons, Robert Whetson (Diane) of Haslet and Gary Whetson (Nora) of Youngstown, Ohio; granddaughters, Erin Dugger (Logan) of Krum and Melissa Whetson of Youngstown; grandsons, Christopher Whetson (Randi) of Anna and Adam Whetson of Youngstown; great-granddaughters, Riann Whetson, Aubree Whetson and Kylieanne Dugger; and great-grandson, Kent Whetson. To send flowers or a memorial gift to the family of Lawrence Whetson please visit our Sympathy Store.