Whitesell-Somers Family Web Project - Person Sheet
Whitesell-Somers Family Web Project - Person Sheet
BirthAug 9, 1931, Anderson, Madison County, Indiana470, Darrell Edward Whitesel
BurialGrove Lawn Cemetery, N Pendleton Ave, Pendleton, Madison County, Indiana470, Darrell Edward Whitesel
FlagsKorean War, US Marines
FatherVirgil Weldo WHITESELL (1900-1979)
MotherMary Elizabeth TRICK (1903-1986)
Spouses
BirthFeb 13, 1935, Piggott, Clay County, Arkansas470, Mary L. Vaughn Whitesel
DeathSep 28, 2020, Anderson, Madison County, Indiana470, Mary L. Vaughn Whitesel
BurialGrove Lawn Cemetery, N Pendleton Ave, Pendleton, Madison County, Indiana470, Mary L. Vaughn Whitesel
MarriageJul 28, 1951, Anderson, Madison County, Indiana470, Darrell Edward Whitesel-Information
ChildrenPam
Obituary Online notes for Darrell Edward WHITESELL
Darrell Edward Whitesel, 87, went to the Lord peacefully on Dec. 9, 2018 at Countryside Manor Healthcare Center in Anderson. Darrell was born Aug. 9, 1931 at his grandparents' home on Third Street in Anderson. He married Mary Lois Vaughn on July 28, 1951 at South Meridian Church of God in Anderson. He was then drafted into the Marines and served two years during the Korean War. He established the well-known Whitesel's Donuts Shoppe at 1411 W. 53rd St., Anderson. He sold this business and retired in 1981.

He then enjoyed fixing antique clocks, gardening, building furniture, his tractor, as well as many hours loving his grand and great-grandchildren.

Darrell was preceded in death by his brother, Berming Gale; his parents, Virgil and Elizabeth; his sister, Arlene Biby; and beloved grandson, Joshua.

He is survived by his wife, Mary; children, Pam, Darrell, Timothy Melinda, and Darlene; sisters, Mary and June; 13 grandchildren; 18 great-grandchildren; as well as several nieces and nephews.

Visitation will be held Friday from 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. at South Meridian Church of God, Anderson. Services will be at 11:30 a.m. at the church with Pastor Dale D. Landis, and the Rev. Jerry Grubbs officiating. Burial will be in Grovelawn Cemetery, Pendleton.

The Anderson Herald Bulletin, Dec. 12, 2018
470, Darrell Edward Whitesel
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