Jerome Wilder Whipple, Sr.

Unknown - Jun 20th, 2010

Birth Date: Unknown
Death Date: Jun 20, 2010
Funeral Date: Unknown
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Biography: Jerome Wilder Whipple, Sr., 90 of Little Rock, went home to be with the Lord, June 20, 2010. He was born December 7, 1919 in Bartlesville, Oklahoma to the late Jerome C. Whipple and Irene Wilkins. His wife, Betty L. Whipple, a great-grandson, Blake Christian Whipple, 4 brothers, and 1 sister, preceded him in death. His children survive him, Jerome W. Whipple, Jr. and wife Kathy of Waco, Texas, Frank Whipple of Pearl River, Mississippi, William Whipple and wife Carol, of Little Rock, Arkansas, Jay Whipple and wife Jamie and Priscilla and husband Gary Dooley, both of Kenner, Louisiana; 15 grandchildren and 13 great-grandchildren; 2 sisters, Ollie LeRouge of New Orleans, LA, and Delores Speigel of Sherman, Texas also survive him. Jerome was a Baptist, serving in many positions in the church. He was a World War II veteran, serving as a member of the 101st Airborne Division, receiving the Silver Star, Bronze Star and Purple Heart for his service. Jerome was an entrepreneur all of his life, operating many businesses such as a convenience store, building supply, and home construction companies. While living in Hot Springs, Arkansas, he owned and operated the Desoto Hotel, and Ar-Scenic Springs. Private services will be held Thursday. Memorials can be made to the charity of choice. Online guestbook: www.ruebelfuneralhome.com.

Condolences(69)

Donna (Whipple) Bowles

#69

Mar 15th, 2019 11:44 am

I had no idea!! I just found this on the internet!! I'm so sorry for your loss! He was Uncle Jerome to me, although we hadn't spoken in quite a while. I have so many sweet memories of him. He was loved by so many.

Rhonda (Whipple) Sayne

#68

Mar 15th, 2019 11:44 am

To my dearest family, some things I'd like to say...
but first of all, to let you know, that I arrived okay.
I'm writing this from heaven. Here I dwell with God above.
Here, there's no more tears of sadness; here is just eternal love.

Please do not be unhappy just because I'm out of sight.
Remember that I'm with you every morning, noon and night.
That day I had to leave you when my life on earth was through,
God picked me up and hugged me and He said, "I welcome you."

It's good to have you back again; you were missed while you were gone.
As for your dearest family, they'll be here later on.
I need you here badly; you're part of my plan.
There's so much that we have to do, to help our mortal man."

God gave me a list of things, that he wished for me to do.
And foremost on the list, was to watch and care for you.
And when you lie in bed at night, the day's chores put to flight.
God and I are closest to you....in the middle of the night.

When you think of my life on earth, and all those loving years
because you are only human, they are bound to bring you tears.
But do not be afraid to cry; it does relieve the pain.
Remember there would be no flowers, unless there was some rain.

I wish that I could tell you all that God has planned.
But if I were to tell you, you wouldn't understand.
But one thing is for certain, though my life on earth is o'er.
I'm closer to you now, than I ever was before.

There are many rocky roads ahead of you and many hills to climb;
but together we can do it by taking one day at a time.
It was always my philosophy and I'd like it for you too...
that as you give unto the world, the world will give to you.

If you can help somebody who's in sorrow and pain,
then you can say to God at night......"My day was not in vain."
And now I am contented....that my life has been worthwhile,
knowing as I passed along the way, I made somebody smile.

So if you meet somebody who is sad and feeling low,
just lend a hand to pick him up, as on your way you go.
When you're walking down the street, and you've got me on your mind;
I'm walking in your footsteps only half a step behind.

And when it's time for you to go.... from that body to be free,
remember you're not going.....you're coming here to me.
~Author~
Ruth Ann Mahaffey

May the Lord be with the family during this time of mourning.

God Bless!

Rhonda

Rich Peters

#67

Mar 15th, 2019 11:44 am

Bill,
Sorry to hear of your loss, however your Father is in a far better place. You will miss him however remember the wonderful times you have spent with him in the last several years. My Prayers are with you.
Rich

Dreamer Tuaolo

#66

Mar 15th, 2019 11:44 am

Sincerest sympathy to you and your family, Bill.

HE IS NOT GONE

Ease your grief, he is not gone,
for in your heart he lingers on.
His smile, his laugh, his special way,
Will comfort you from day to day.

You'll feel his presence in the breeze
That dances gently through the trees.
And it's his face that you shall see
When you're in need of company.

At any time you can recall,
The love you shared...you saved it all.
An in time, more than anything,
You'll find peace in remembering.

God bless!

Robyn & Linda Christensen

#65

Mar 15th, 2019 11:44 am

Bill and Family,
I know they are celebrating in heaven with the new arrival. You all will be in our prayers during this time of temporary separation.

Jana De Silva

#64

Mar 15th, 2019 11:44 am

Bill, my thoughts and prayers are with you and your family at this time. I am sorry for your loss.

Cheryl De Fusco Schultz

#63

Mar 15th, 2019 11:44 am

Bill, I am so sorry for your loss. You father looks like a wonderfully kind man. What a blesing he must have been to all those who knew him! May God sustain and comfort you during this very difficult time.

In Christ,
Cheryl

Angela Marks

#62

Mar 15th, 2019 11:44 am

Bill, my deepest sympathy is with you and your family. You are in my prayers. I pray our heavenly father will comfort you during this time.

Geoff Eitland and family

#61

Mar 15th, 2019 11:44 am

Bill and family, you and your family are in our prayers as you celebrate the memories of a man who touched so many lives in so many ways. May those memories sustain you now and forever - God bless.

Geoff

Beth Cooper

#60

Mar 15th, 2019 11:44 am

Bill-I am very sorry for your loss. You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers.-Beth

Sue Stitt

#59

Mar 15th, 2019 11:44 am

Bill, I was so sorry to hear of your loss. I lost my Dad 14 years ago and still miss him terribly, but all of the wonderful memories help to make it easier. I know you have many memories of your Dad, as well. Please know I will keep you and your family in my thoughts and prayers.

Brenda Krajca

#58

Mar 15th, 2019 11:44 am

Bill and Family. I am sorry to hear about the loss of your Father. Just remember, he is only away and always with you. You will all be in my thought and prayers.

Mike and Kelly Cate

#57

Mar 15th, 2019 11:44 am

Bill,

So sorry to hear of the passing of your father. Kelly and I have you and your family in our thoughts and prayers.

Mike Cate

Dianne Forman

#56

Mar 15th, 2019 11:44 am

Bill, my thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. Dianne

Bob and Michelle Lavender

#55

Mar 15th, 2019 11:44 am

Bill, Michelle, and I are very sorry to hear of the passing of your father. Our prayers go out to you and your family.

Joe Jones

#54

Mar 15th, 2019 11:44 am

Bill, I'm so sorry to hear about the passing of your father. My prayers our with you & your family.... Joe Jones

Carla Price

#53

Mar 15th, 2019 11:44 am

Bill and Family , I am very sorry for your loss and hope that you get through this difficult time with ease. My thoughts and prayers are with you.

Melody Dorety

#52

Mar 15th, 2019 11:44 am

Bill,
You and your family are in my prayers. And, just remember you will be joined with him again in the everlasting life. God will comfort you as He always does.
Sincerely,
Melody

jon sikorski

#51

Mar 15th, 2019 11:44 am

Bill and Family - My prayers go out to you and your family - I am so sorry for your loss

Jon Sikorski

Karon Kelly

#50

Mar 15th, 2019 11:44 am

The memories of the times y'all had together to be a comfort in this sad time. My sincere condolences to you, Bill and your family.

Debora McMath-Gonzales

#49

Mar 15th, 2019 11:44 am

Bill - I am very sorry for the loss of your dad. I hope you will all find comfort in knowing he is with the Lord. We are lucky that God so graciously gives us one of his own children even if only for a short time to love and grow with. Cherish the memories you've made.
My prayers are with you all.
God Bless -

Sue Canida

#48

Mar 15th, 2019 11:44 am

My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family during this time.

Raj Shetty

#47

Mar 15th, 2019 11:44 am

I am sorry to hear about your loss; Please accept my condolences. My prayers are with you and your family!

Dawn Carrington

#46

Mar 15th, 2019 11:44 am

Bill,
I was very sorry to hear about your father. I have just recently lost mine as well and know how this can be one of those very hard times. Please accept my condolences. YOu will be in my thoughts and prayers.

Dawn Carrington

Lauri Phillips

#45

Mar 15th, 2019 11:44 am

Bill, you and your family are in my thoughts and prayers during this incredibly difficult time.

With deepest sympathy,

Lauri Phillips

Angelia Crook

#44

Mar 15th, 2019 11:44 am

Bill, I am so sorry to hear about your lost. Just want you to know that you are in my thoughts and prayers. Ang -

Lynn Hendrick

#43

Mar 15th, 2019 11:44 am

Bill, Audrey, and I are so sorry for your loss. After reading the information, and comments above sounds like he was a Great Guy, Great Patriot. and a Great Dad.

I know you will miss him, but I bet there are many memories that will stay with you forever.

Our thoughts, and prayers are with you, and your Family.

Audrey,and Lynn Hendrick

Tom Tischhauser

#42

Mar 15th, 2019 11:44 am

BillFamily,
I am very sorry to hear about the passing of your father. I can certainly sympathize with your loss. May God bless you and your family.
Tom Tischhauser

Becky Moorman

#41

Mar 15th, 2019 11:44 am

I am very sorry to hear about your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with your family.

Victoria Slone

#40

Mar 15th, 2019 11:44 am

Bill and Family,

My heart goes out to you at this time of loss. I lost my father 20 years ago, but not a day goes by that I am not thankful to God that He took my dad home and he is without pain and sickness. You can take comfort in the assurance that he is happy and joyful at home now with his heavenly Father.

Shirley Mitchell

#39

Mar 15th, 2019 11:44 am

I am so sorry to hear about your dad. You will be in thoughts and prayers.

Dave Doran

#38

Mar 15th, 2019 11:44 am

So sorry to hear about your father's passing Bill. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.

Peggy Caldwell

#37

Mar 15th, 2019 11:44 am

Bill and family,

Prayers are ascending from our home to yours. Take care of each other.

Sincerely,

Peggy Caldwell (Staples/Memphis)

Pam St. Clair

#36

Mar 15th, 2019 11:44 am

Bill, I was so sorry to hear about your dad. He was such a nice, courteous gentleman. I always was glad to see him out by the reception desk at Brookside. He would shake my hand, ask how I was, and tell me about different places he had been in his life. I really liked him. I'm sorry for your loss. Pam

Debbie Marsh

#35

Mar 15th, 2019 11:44 am

Bill and Family,
I just wanted to let you know that you and your family are in my thoughts and prayers at this diffuclt time. If you need anything please let me know.

Carrie Eubanks

#34

Mar 15th, 2019 11:44 am

My prayers go out to you Bill and the entire family. It's never easy losing someone we love but we can always find comfort in knowing that they are in the greatest place of all, Heaven.

Condolences,

Carrie
(Staples)

Michelle Henson

#33

Mar 15th, 2019 11:44 am

Bill and family,

I am so sorry for your loss. You are in our thoughts and prayers here at Dallas ISL.
Michelle Henson

Jan Kiersky

#32

Mar 15th, 2019 11:44 am

You are in my prayers.

Cursey Roberson

#31

Mar 15th, 2019 11:44 am

Bill

I am terribly sorry to hear about your loss.
Your family and you are in our prayers.

Ray Duncan

#30

Mar 15th, 2019 11:44 am

May God give you peace and peace. God Bless.

Janet Samples

#29

Mar 15th, 2019 11:44 am

Bill, I am keeping you and your family in my prayers. I know you will find strength from you friends and family to get through this difficult time.

Sincerely,

Janet Samples

Pamela LaVelle

#28

Mar 15th, 2019 11:44 am

God Bless you and your family thru this difficult time. My thoughts and prayers are with you. Sincerely, Pam

Hilary and Dustin Doddridge

#27

Mar 15th, 2019 11:44 am

We lift you up unto the Lord
In this time of grief
We pray the Lord will be to you
The comfort that you need
And when you have no answers
To all the questions ’why’
Know that God is in control
And is there by your side
He understands the way you feel
And knows the loss you face
So rest in His eternal love
For there you'll find His grace

Patty Voss

#26

Mar 15th, 2019 11:44 am

Bill & Family,
We are sorry to hear of your dad. I know you will treasure that last vacation so much. You are in our prayers for peace and comfort at this difficult time.

Sonya Arnold

#25

Mar 15th, 2019 11:44 am

Bill,
My prayers go out to you and your family during your time of loss. I pray that GOD comfort and console your hearts and minds during this time. In JESUS name.

Sonya

Glenn & Sondra

#24

Mar 15th, 2019 11:44 am

Our thoughts and prayers go out to you and your family. Dad knows to be absent from this body is to be present with the Lord.

Randall Blair

#23

Mar 15th, 2019 11:44 am

Bill,
My deepest sympathy to you and your family,my thoughts and prayers will be with you.

Bill and Sol Nelson

#22

Mar 15th, 2019 11:44 am

Know that we are sharing in your sorrow and lifting you up in prayer. May you feel God's grace all around you.

Maxine A. West

#21

Mar 15th, 2019 11:44 am

Dear Jay, Jamie and Family,
My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of loss. Your comfort is knowing that your father has gone home to be with his father in heaven. Can't you just hear the Lord saying, "Well done thou good and faithful servant." Well done!

Love,
Maxine

#20

Mar 15th, 2019 11:44 am

Take comfort in knowing other share your grief, and praying and thinking of you and your family.May the warm memories you have bring you strength from day to day and may time find a way to heal your loss with the Peace that pass al understanding,
Helen Young Williams Blvd Baptist Church Kenner La

Roger and Andrea Scoles

#19

Mar 15th, 2019 11:44 am

Please know that you and your family are in our prayers. May God bless you all.

Cindy and Frank Mazza

#18

Mar 15th, 2019 11:44 am

Whipple Family,

Our prayers and love reach out to yall.

Gina Schrantz

#17

Mar 15th, 2019 11:44 am

Dear Bill, So sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers go out to you and your family.
Gina

Ron Prouty

#16

Mar 15th, 2019 11:44 am

Bill, my thoughts and prayers are with you and your entire family. I recently lost my Mother and it's sure difficult. God be with you.

Carrie Guerrero-Love Envelopes, Inc.

#15

Mar 15th, 2019 11:44 am

In your time of sorrow, may God sustain and comfort you. With deepest sympathy,
Carrie Guerrero

Maurice Beckett

#14

Mar 15th, 2019 11:44 am

I am truly sorry to hear about the lose of your Father, Please accept my deepest sympathy and sincerest condolences.

Dan and Lisa Hoggatt

#13

Mar 15th, 2019 11:44 am

We are so sorry to hear about you losing your father Bill. Our prayers are with you and your family during this difficult time. To be absent from this body is to be present with the Lord. We do have a blessed hope and that is we will all be together with the Lord someday.

Lindsey Hart

#12

Mar 15th, 2019 11:44 am

Bill-
We are praying for your family during this tough time.
Lindsey Hart

On behalf of Hollywood Casino Tunica

#11

Mar 15th, 2019 11:44 am

Our deepest sympathies to you and your family. Tony Carlucci, Clay Collins, Jeff Strang, Patty Griffiths and all the Hollywood Family.

Amy Gardner

#10

Mar 15th, 2019 11:44 am

Bill and family,

You will be in my thoughts and prayers.

Everette Norwood

Mar 15th, 2019 11:44 am

Bill,
My condoences go out to you and your family at this time of loss. The passing of loved ones is never easy, but I pray that you find some comfort in knowing that our mortal journey is but a fraction of our existence. And that our eternal life will be filled with an incomprehensible joy. So even though we mourn we should also accept the peace that passes all understanding that our Heavenly Father gives unto us. May the comfort of the Holy Ghost envelope you and your family. You will be remembered in my prayers.

Sincerely,
Everette Norwood

Alan and Nancy Blackwell

Mar 15th, 2019 11:44 am

Jay,Jamie and the Whipple Family,

Our prayers are with you during this time. Praise the Lord for his faithfulness to Him.

Susan Harney

Mar 15th, 2019 11:44 am

God saw he was getting tired
And a cure was not to be,
So he put His arms around him
And whispered, "Come with Me"

With tearful eyes we watched him suffer
And we saw him fade away,
Although we loved him dearly
We could not make him stay.

A golden heart stopped beating
Hard working hands to rest,
God broke our hearts to prove to us
He only takes the best.

In my prayers you family remain.

Annie OFallon

Mar 15th, 2019 11:44 am

Bill and family,

We are so sorry to hear about your loss during this time. I know you are finding comfort in family, friends, and most of all God.

Please let us know if you need anything.

Annie

Debbie Adams

Mar 15th, 2019 11:44 am

Bill,

Please accept my sincerest condolences.

Debbie

Sadie Gill

Mar 15th, 2019 11:44 am

"My deepest sympathy as well as my prayers go out to you and your family. We were just discussing your dad the last time you were in Memphis. I'm glad you got to spend some quality time with him doing what he loved before he passed away."

Morris and Margaret Elliott

Mar 15th, 2019 11:44 am

Dear Family, We are sorry for your loss, but we know he is in a better place with a new body. He is there with Betty and all his family. May God give you peace.
Margaret and Morris

Judy Louderbough

Mar 15th, 2019 11:44 am

Jay, Jamie, Priscilla and family,
My prayers are with you all.
Love in Christ,
Judy

Pat and Barbara Maroney

Mar 15th, 2019 11:44 am

Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family at this time. May you feel the peace of God.

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