John V Whittle

John Vernon Whittle was born July 8, 1931 in Montgomery, Alabama. He died on August 15, 2015 at 12:12 pm related to complications of Alzheimer\'s in Bossier, Louisiana at the Northwest Louisiana War Veteran Home. He was preceded in death by wives Marian (Mickie), and daughter of Mickie, Sharma Stephens, and Jean L. Stivender. He is survived by two sisters Claudia and Mary of Florida, one son Don Whittle and wife, Gaylyn of Toledo Bend, Louisiana, one daughter, Debbie Sands and husband Mark of Delaware, Ohio, former wife Ingeborg Mehr of Germany, three step-children Jerry, David, Jenine Stephens, six grandchildren, and five great grandchildren.?At the young age of 16, John was so eager to serve his country, he fibbed about his age just to get enlisted. He was stationed at Camp Polk (Fort Polk), but served overseas in many different countries. During his two tours of the Vietnam War he earned The Bronze Star. And after 25 dedicated years of service, he retired in 1974 from Ft. Hood and moved to Arlington, Texas. There he earned his Bachelor's Degree in Logistics. He traveled throughout the country managing several national companies. He retired (for a 2nd time) in 1993 from Hart Marks, only to begin a lawn-care business and also build intricately beautiful bird houses. In 2006 after wife Mickie passed away, he moved to Toledo Bend, Louisiana where he enjoyed his remaining life on the lake. John Whittle was a wonderful person, a giver, and always willing to help. He never met a stranger. John will be truly missed by many.?Funeral Services are being held in Many, Louisiana at Rose Neath Funeral Home on August 18, 2015. Rosary starts at 6:00pm and burial will be in Arlington, Texas on August 19, 2015 at 2:15pm at the Dallas Fort Worth National Cemetery. Pall Bearers will be Debbie Sands, Gaylyn Whittle, Erin Wilson, Brenda Sanders, Gayla Roberts, Darlene Beard, Patsy Lucci. This will be a military burial.