Gary A. Whiteman, 75 of Pleasant Grove passed away at his home on Thursday, January 13, 2022. He was born on November 8, 1946, in Martins Ferry, Ohio. Gary is the son of the late N. Beryl and Eva (Richards) Whiteman. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his sister, Sandra Moore, and sister-in-law Roxanne McCool Slonaker.

Gary was a 1964 graduate of Martins Ferry High School and trained as a journeyman machinist at Valley Machine. He served in the Army during the Vietnam war.

Gary retired after 40 years as a machinist for Wheeling Pittsburgh Steel, Yorkville plant.

Surviving is his loving wife of 50 years Sandra (Rich)Whiteman, daughters; Celeste (Robert) Clennan of Colorado, Leah (Travis) Bigrigg, Massillon, OH., grandchildren; Kamryn and Kendyl Sparks, Rylie and Cera Clennan, sisters; Linda (Randy) Cooey, Nancy (Dan) Nixon, brother-in-law Ralph Rich as well as many nieces and nephews. and faithful fur companion Jake

Gary will be forever cheering for his Bengals.

Friends will be received Sunday, January 16, 2022, from 11 to 2pm Wilson Funeral Home-Heslop Chapel, 415 Walnut Street Martins Ferry. The family request that mask be warn, and social distancing be observed during visitation. Private funeral services will be Tuesday, January 18, 2022, with Rev. Jim Hoff officiating, Burial to follow in Holly Memorial Gardens, Pleasant Grove.

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