"Bill was a wonderful, caring man, and a strong Christian . He was a special friend who was so easy to talk to. He will be missed. Your family is in our thoughts and prayers, and we pray God wraps His loving arms around you all. Love to you all, Wayne and Nancy"
In loving memory of
William Ray "Bill" Whitson
February 23, 1945 - October 7, 2021
William R. "Bill" Whitson, 76, of Maquoketa, Iowa, passed away peacefully on Thursday, October 7, 2021, at Genesis Medical Center, East Campus in Davenport, Iowa.
A celebration of his life will be held at a later date in Texas. At Peace Cremation Services have been provided by Carson Celebration of Life Center in Maquoketa.
William Ray Whitson was born on February 23, 1945, in Cincinnati, Ohio to William O. "Pete" and Dorothy (Hudgens) Whitson. He moved to Texas at age 13 and then graduated from Duncanville, Texas High School in 1963. He then served his country in the U.S. Navy earning an honorable discharge. He married Sandra Hurley on January 18, 1973 in Durant, Oklahoma. Two children were born to this union, William Christopher and Cecily Charlene.
After serving his country, "Bill" returned to Texas and began a 40-year career with Haliburton Energy Services, first as a machinist, then as a process planner, and lastly until retirement as a cost estimator.
"Bill" was a very active member of Victory Life Church in Texas. He was a humble and Godly man who loved people and people loved him. He also enjoyed sports and was an avid golfer and Dallas Cowboys fan.
Those left to honor his memory include his wife, Sandra Whitson of Maquoketa, IA; children, William Christopher (Vicky) Whitson of Sherman, TX, and Cecily Charlene Williams of Calera, OK; 6 grandchildren, 2 great-grandchildren; a brother, Gerry (Donna) Whitson of GA; and several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents, and a brother Charles.
The Carson Celebration of Life Center in Maquoketa is caring for the family. Please feel free to call or stop at the funeral home with notes of support or leave words of comfort on the funeral home website at www.CarsonAndSon.com.
Tributes
"Whitson family, You all are so special to my family. Sandy, I am so sorry for the loss of your sweet Bill. I pray that? our Heavenly Father comforts you with his unfailing love and peace during this time of mourning. You are in our thoughts and prayers. We love you dearly, The Underwoods Brad, Mandy, Adam & Taylor "
"So very sorry for your loss."
"Sandra an family my heart hurts so much. You guys have touched my heart so much the conversations the hugs the smiles the feeling of always be welcomed by you an you guys always reaching out to me has meant so much to me. Bill I am going to miss you so much you touched my heart I will always remember you the smiles the conversations the hugs. I am so blessed an thankful to the Lord above for blessing me with you an Sandra you came into my life when I was down an always gave me comfort an love. Sandra the love you two shared was such a blessing the happiness was always there my every thought an prayer go out to all of you as the angels hold bill close in their loving arms we will hold him in our hearts forever I am so sorry. Rio Bill you maybe gone now but you will never be forgotten you will always hold a special place in my heart. "