Joe Richard Whetstone

Joe Richard Whetstone, 88, of Alabaster died Tuesday, June 14, 2011. He was born on Monday, February 5, 1923 in Elmore Co., AL, Son of the late George Gunter Whetstone and the late Ethel Stone Whetstone. He was a Plumber. Surviving are his Wife, Christine Whetstone; Daughter, Maryjo (Robert) Barbin; Son, Rick (Barbara) Whetstone; 4 Step Children, Lee (Donna) Mann, Kay (Richard) Botters, Joy (Rick) Thoennes, Vicki Hail; Grandchildren, Rick & John Hoover, Roxi Whetstone; 2 Great-Grandchildren, Heather Hoover, Phoenix Whetstone; Brother, Alex (Dean) Whetstone; 4 Sisters, Leo Harry, Reba (Robert) Kratzer, Ann Kilgo, Linda Brock. He was preceded in death by his Parents, Gunter & Ethel Whetstone; Brothers, Amos, Lynn & Roy Whetstone; Sister, Olive Harmon; Wives, Alene & Ruth Whetstone. Friends will be received from 5-8, Thursday, June 16, 2011 @ Martin Funeral Home Chapel. Services will be held Friday, June 17, 2011, at 11:00 A.M. at Providence Baptist Church , Coosa Co., AL with Rev. William Short officiating. Interment will follow in Providence Baptist Church, Coosa Co., AL, Rockford, AL. Martin Funeral Home directing. You may leave online condolences on the guest registry for the family at our website. www.martinfuneralhomeinc.com