John D. "J.D." Whipkey

John D. “J.D.” Whipkey Jr., 70 of Washington, went home to be with his Lord, Tuesday, August 28, 2018 at home. He was born October 8, 1947 in Wheeling, WV, the son of the late John D, Whipkey Sr. and Glenna I. Neely Minor. John was a 1967 graduate of McGuffey High School. He was a member of John Corbly Memorial Baptist Church in Garard’s Fort. John enjoyed fishing, hunting and spending time outdoors. He loved to watch Jeopardy. Surviving are four children, Jamie Whipkey of Ohio, Danielle Pietz of Mississippi, Travis Whipkey of Florida and Kendra Day of Washington; three siblings, Gary L. (Jill) Whipkey Sr. of Washington, Betty Minor (Robert) Fisher of Prosperity and Ronnie Minor of Washington; 9 grandchildren; three great grandchildren; several nieces and nephews who loved him dearly. Deceased is a brother, Sam Whipkey and stepfather, Elbert Minor. Friends will be received Tuesday, September 4, 2018 from 11 to 1 p.m. the time of service at William G. Neal Funeral Homes Ltd., 925 Allison Ave, Washington with Pastor Harry Hill officiating. Burial will follow at Prosperity Cemetery. Memorial donations can be made to the John Corbly Memorial Baptist Church, P.O. Box 43, Garard’s Fort, Pa 15320.