David "Dave" Whitlock

August 27, 1927 - August 15, 2018

David H. Whitlock, age 90, of Monett, MO died on Wednesday, August 15, 2018, at Lacoba Homes Inc. in Monett, MO. Mr. Whitlock was born in Monett, MO on Saturday, August 27, 1927. He was the son of Raymond and Leva (Hines) Whitlock. Mr. Whitlock was married to Margaret Rainey on Sunday, September 11, 1949, in Lebanon, MO and she survives. He was a well-known insurance agent in Monett, MO for many years, and retired from Wells Aluminum in 1991. He served his country in the U.S. Navy, was a member of the Hobbs Anderson Post in Monett, was a member of Monett Masonic Lodge, was a member of Abou Ben Adhem Shrine Temple in Springfield, MO and was a member of the First Presbyterian Church in Monett, MO. Surviving are the following: his seven children, one son, Christopher Whitlock of Aurora, MO; and six daughters, Susan Kelley of Lees Summit, MO, Martha Strickland of Farmington, AR, Mary Whitlock of Junction City, OR, Grace Vega of Columbia, MO, Helen Chesnut of St Louis, MO, and Sydney Koh of Eugene, OR; fifteen grandchildren; and sixteen great-grandchildren. Mr. Whitlock was preceded in death by his Mother and Dad. He was also preceded in death by a daughter, Candy, on June 21, 2014. The family will receive friends at First Presbyterian Church in Monett, MO on Saturday, August 25, 2018, from 11:00 AM - 1:00 PM. Funeral Services will follow at 1:00 PM with Rev. Dustin Ray officiating. Burial will follow at Monett I.O.O.F. in Monett, MO under the care and direction of Lakin Funeral Home of Pierce City, MO. The casket will be closed at all times. Memorials may be made to the Presbyterian Church or to Monett Sheltered Work Shop.