Hubert Whittenburg Jr., 74, of West Plains, Missouri went to his eternal home to be with Jesus on Friday, August 6, 2021. Junior, son of Hubert and Alice (Tournbaugh) Whittenburg, was born November 19, 1946 in Waynesville, Missouri. He was a graduate of Couch High School. He soon enlisted and was proud to serve in the United States Army. On June 27, 1970 he married Linda Combs at the Cotton Creek Church in Myrtle, Missouri.
Junior is survived by his wife Linda, West Plains; daughter, Missy Kilkenny and husband Mike, West Plains; grandsons Tyler Kilkenny, Springfield; C-Jay Kilkenny, West Plains; and two great grandchildren LillyAnne and Alannah, Koshkonong. Also surviving is his mother Alice Whittenburg, Couch; siblings Shirley Crews, Alton; Sarah Crowder and husband Bob, Alton; Sandra Smith and husband Larry, Alton; Donna Whittenburg, Thayer; Kathryn Hensley and husband Russell, Myrtle; Johnny Whittenburg, Thayer; Billy Whittenburg, Couch; Ann Keel and Vern Ray, Pocahontas, Arkansas; and many other friends and family.
He was preceded in death by his dad, Hubert Whittenburg; brother Kenny Whittenburg; father-in-law and mother-in-law Fred and Velma Combs.
For fifty-three years, Junior loved being behind the wheel of his semi-truck. He traveled millions of miles all across the country, never meeting a stranger. He shared his testimony and passion for Jesus throughout 48 states. He loved his family very much. He was a Christian and a member of Faith Chapel Freewill Baptist Church in West Plains, Missouri.
He will be greatly missed by his family, friends and everyone who knew him.
Funeral services for Hubert Whittenburg, Jr. will be held on Sunday, August 8, 2021 at 2:00 p.m. at the Carter Funeral Home Chapel in Thayer, Missouri with Jason Roberts officiating.
The family will receive friends on Sunday, August 8, 2021 from 1:00 p.m. to service time at Carter Funeral Home in Thayer, Missouri.
Burial will be on Sunday, August 8, 2021 in Cotton Creek Cemetery near Alton, Missouri with services under the direction of Carter Funeral Home, Inc. in Thayer, Missouri.
August 7, 2021 @ 10:47 am
I grew up with Jr. and his siblings in the Jobe community. I had lost touch with him as we grew up. Condolences to his wife, daughter and family, his mother and his siblings.
August 7, 2021 @ 11:42 am
Linda, Shirley, Alice & the Whittenburg family. You have my thoughts and prayers . God bless and keep you in his loving care.
August 7, 2021 @ 3:22 pm
Linda you and all the family will be in my thoughts and prayers. I work in West Plains if you need anything just call me. Love you!
August 7, 2021 @ 5:30 pm
Sending thoughts and prayers during this difficult time. He was a wonderful man.
August 7, 2021 @ 5:35 pm
What an honor it is to me to have made such a good friendship with Hubert. He loved sharing the gospel and his love for Jesus. He spoke very highly of his family and talking of his life experiences. On many occasions we would pray together while also sharing some good laughs. He enjoyed eating burritos at “El Mexicano restaurant” and would share his kindness by calling to ask what kind do you want? He was such a hard working and simple man! So many memories but one that gives me great comfort is that he would tell me the day the Lord called him home he would run to him! Till we meet again amigo, cowboy, bandido!
August 7, 2021 @ 5:37 pm
Prayers for your family.
August 7, 2021 @ 7:42 pm
Thoughts and prayers for the family.
August 8, 2021 @ 8:48 am
ANN SORRY FOR YOUR LOSS WISHING YOU PEACE. MAY YOU FIND PEACE AND PASS IT ON