Darrald Thomas “Tom” “Rex” Whittekind
Darrald Thomas “Tom” “Rex” Whittekind, 65, of Marietta passed away on March 9, 2017, at home. He was born on May 9, 1951, in Marietta to the late Woodie and Phylis Kearns Whittekind.
After graduating from high school, Tom served in the U.S. Army. After serving in the army, he joined the Ohio National Guard serving in Iraq. He was a member of the American Legion, V.F.W. and retired from Marietta Memorial Hospital. He enjoyed cooking, painting, playing his harmonica and spending time with his family and friends.
Those left to cherish his memory are three brothers, Don, Harold and David; three sisters, Bettie, Billia and Marilyn; nine nephews and ten nieces. He was preceded in death by a brother, Robert James “Crow” Whittekind.
Per his request, cremation will be observed. Memorial services will be held on Sunday, March 26, at 2:00 pm at American Legion Post #64, Eighth and Wooster Streets. McClure-Schafer-Lankford Funeral Home is assisting the family and messages of sympathy may be sent at www.Lankfordfh.com.