George H. Whitney

George H. Whitney, 95, of Gladwin, passed away on Saturday, July 11, 2020, in Gladwin.  He was born the son of Clifford & Nettie (Osborne) Whitney on December 1, 1924 in Coleman. He served his country in the United States Marine Corps, proudly serving his country during World War II. He married Pansy “Pat” Griffin on December 1, 1946.  She preceded him in death in 2018.  George was a laborer for Dow Chemical in Midland.  He has resided in Gladwin since 1971, previously from Houghton Lake.

George is survived by his children: Rhoda (Gary) Townsend of Houghton Lake; Bonnie MacAlmon of Nixa, Missouri; and George Whitney Jr. of Gladwin.  His children blessed him with 8 grandchildren and several great and great great-grandchildren.  Along with his wife he was preceded in death by his parents; grandson: Travis Townsend and a great granddaughter: Heather Roberts.

Funeral Services with military honors will be conducted on Wednesday, July 15, 2020 at 11:00 A.M. at Hall-Kokotovich Funeral Home, Gladwin.  Visitation will be held on Tuesday, July 14, 2020 from 4-8 P.M. at the funeral home.  He will be laid to rest at Maple Grove cemetery in Harrison, Michigan.  In lieu of Flowers memorial contributions may be made to Gladwin Assembly of God.  www.hallkokotovichfuneralhome.com