Mr. Alfred M. Whitlow

Alfred M. "Bud" Whitlow, 66, of Gracemont, Oklahoma, was called home by the Lord on Sunday, December 4, 2011 in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. Bud was born April 25, 1945 at his home in Cogar, Oklahoma to Elmer William & Letha Luvinna (Morrow) Whitlow. Bud attended and graduated from Binger High School in 1964. Bud enlisted in the U.S. Army and served our country proudly during the Vietnam Era with the 1st Calvary Air Mobel as an E4 (Specialist) Combat Engineer. He served from 1965 to 1967. During his military service, Bud received the National Defense Service Medal, Vietnam Campaign Medal and the Vietnam Service Medal. Bud married Dian Stevens on March 8, 1969 in Gracemont and to this union was born 2 children. He worked for J. M. Jackson from 1967 to 1969 doing farm work. He then went to work at Lucent Technologies where he worked for 32 years. For the last few years, he worked for Rickey and Myrtle Stevens. Bud was a fine example of a family man. He was a devoted husband, dad, PaPa and friend. His hobbies included riding his Harley on long trips with his buddies, hunting, watching his kids and grandkids play sports and all their many other activities and enjoyed working on his truck. Bud was a member of the First Baptist Church of Gracemont a devout Christian and served many years as a Deacon. Bud has left a lasting imprint in many of our hearts and lives and will be greatly missed by all who knew and loved him. Survivors include his wife, Dian of the home; son, Steven Whitlow of Verden; daughter, Teresa Matthews & husband, Wayman of Gracemont; 3 granddaughters: Chasity Allen & husband, Clay of Minco, Regan & Paityn Matthews of Gracemont; grandsons: Alex & Brady Whitlow of Verden; brother, Bill Whitlow & wife, Linda of Anadarko; sister, Mary Black & husband, Robert Black of Anadarko; nephew, Brent Whitlow & wife, Morgan of Carnegie; niece, Kellie Whitlow of Toronto, Canada; 2 great nieces: Micah & Ava Whitlow of Carnegie; along with many other relatives and a host of loving friends. Bud is preceded in death by his parents, Elmer & Letha Whitlow. Funeral services are at 2:00 P.M., Thursday, December 8, 2011 at the First Baptist Church of Gracemont with Bro. Troy Manley, officiating. Burial will follow in the Gracemont Cemetery under the direction of Smith Funeral Home, Anadarko, Oklahoma. Visitation will be Tuesday 1:00 PM to 8:00 PM and Wednesday 9:00 AM - 8:00PM and Thursday 9:00 AM to 11:00 AM. Condolences may be sent to the family at smithfuneralservices.com

Mr. Alfred M. Whitlow

April 25, 1925 - December 5, 2011

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