Tuesday, January 7, 2014

Russell W. Whitson



Russell Wayne Whitson, 61, of Poteau, OK passed away Monday, January 6, 2014 in Poteau.  Russell was born November 8, 1952 in Paden, OK to Thomas Allen & Aggie (Conner) Whitson.  He was the shop manager for Ryder Trucks.  Russell was preceded in death by his parents; son, Phillip Bookout; wife, Betty Carringer Whitson; brother, Thomas Eugene Whitson, granddaughter, Shauna R. Bookout.

Survivors include his sons, Darrell Bookout of Altus, OK, Mark Bookout & wife Becky of Bessie, OK, Phillip Bookout of Poteau, OK; daughters, Jill Thompson & husband Joseph, Sheila Whitson and Zona Whitson all of Mexia, TX; sisters, Martha Geraldine McAfee of Plano, TX, Patricia Gayle Stover, Paula June Lively, of Mangum, OK, Claudia Whitson of Paden, OK, Sharon Henry of OK; brothers, Danny Conner Whitson of Paden, OK, Ronald Whitson of Okemah, OK, Ralph Edward Whitson of AZ; 10 grandchildren; 5 great grandchildren; numerous nieces, nephews, other relatives & loved ones;  many beloved friends.

Services will be 11 am, Friday, January 10, 2014 graveside at Monroe Cemetery, Monroe, OK with Father Valentine officiating.

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