Mark Benton Whitacre

Mark Benton Whitacre October 6, 1930 - January 26, 2010 Mark Benton Whitacre, 79, a resident of Greenfield, passed away Tuesday, January 26, 2010 at Hancock Regional Hospital, Greenfield. He was born October 6, 1930 in Indianapolis, Indiana to the late Sanford Waltzer and Wilella (Billie-Babe) Whitacre. Mark was a 1948 graduate of Arsenal Technical High School and served his country honorably in the U.S. Air Force during the Korean Conflict. He worked in installation, repair and management for Indiana Bell for 34 years retiring in 1986. Mark delivered for Meals on Wheels of Hancock County for 10 years, was a member of the American Legion Post 119, Indiana Bell Pioneers and a member of Trinity Park United Methodist Church. He is survived by his wife of 59 years, Patricia Anne (Allinder) Whitacre of Greenfield; children, Debra Ellen (Doug) Crall of Indianapolis, Carolyn Ann (Randy) Nickerson of Greenfield, Kirk Alan (Kathy) Whitacre of Ft. Myers, FL, Nancy Lynn (Tim) Kugler of Spring, TX, John David Whitacre of Cape Coral, FL; 10 grandchildren, 3 great- grandchildren; daughter-in-law, Suzie Whitacre. He was preceded in death by his parents, son, Roger Lee Whitacre, 1999; sisters, Phyllis Joy Horner and Ollie Frances Collins. Funeral service will be at 11:00 a.m. Saturday, January 30, 2010 at Trinity Park United Methodist Church, 207 W. Park Avenue, Greenfield, IN 46140 with Rev. Michael Manning officiating. Burial will follow at Memorial Park Cemetery, Indianapolis. Friends may call Friday, January 29, 2010 from 4:00 until 8:00 p.m. at Stillinger Family Funeral Home, Pasco Chapel, Greenfield. Comments It feels like I lost a parent all over again. Your Dad has been the father memory of stories and fun and lots of prayer for more years than my own dad. He was a great " example of a real Father who did his best and loved his God and family dearly.. You are all precious to me and I grieve his loss with you. I rejoice that he walks painfree and whole till we meet him in the clouds worshiping our savior forever!! Linda Prible - November 21, 2011 at 04:54 PM I wish I had a chance to get to know Mark. " patrick yeager - November 21, 2011 at 04:54 PM Patty & Family: Mark was my mentor. May he rest peace. Our world is a much better place because Mark shared his life with us. " Mike Joyce Mike Joyce - November 21, 2011 at 04:54 PM May you find comfort in your faith and the wonderful memories you will always cherish. With deepest sympathy, Jan. " Jan Ambery - November 21, 2011 at 04:54 PM Kirk, Kathy and the Whitacre clan--I am so sorry for your loss. I am praying for your comfort and peace. God Bless you all. " Pam Essex Pam Essex - November 21, 2011 at 04:54 PM