Robert E. Whipkey
September 16, 1932 - March 27, 2022
Robert E. Whipkey, age 89 of Wheeling, WV died Sunday, March 27, 2022 at home. He was born September 16, 1932 in Cameron, WV the son of the late Herbert and Gladys Riggle Whipkey. He was a US Army Korean War Veteran; a retired employee from the former US Stamping, and the Marshall County Board of Education; and was a member of Moundsville Baptist Church. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife of 60 years, Marilyn Joanne Whipkey; and four brothers, Arnold, Gaylord, Donald, and Ronald Whipkey. Survivors include two sons, Alan R. Whipkey of Wheeling, and Brian R. Whipkey of Moundville, WV; a sister, Janet Lee (Bill) Foster of Moundville; and two grandchildren. Family will receive friend on Thursday from 10am until time of funeral service at 11am at Grisell Funeral Home & Crematory, 400 Jefferson Ave., Moundsville with Pastor Tony Romano officiating. Interment in Wolf Run Baptist Church Cemetery, Cameron. Memorial contributions may be made to Moundsville Baptist Church, 1911 -4th St., Moundsville, WV 26041.
Robert E. Whipkey, age 89 of Wheeling, WV died Sunday, March 27, 2022 at home. He was born September 16, 1932 in Cameron, WV the son of the late Herbert and Gladys Riggle Whipkey. He was a US Army Korean War Veteran; a retired employee... View Obituary & Service Information