Newman Addler Whitworth

N.A. Whitworth went home to be with his Lord at the age of 77, on Monday, February 19, 2018. A time of visitation will be held Thursday, February 22, from 6-7:30 p.m. at Tankersley Funeral Home (807 S. Columbia). Funeral Services will be Friday at 11:00 a.m. at the Tankersley Funeral Home Chapel with the Rev. Ron Meador officiating. Graveside Rites with Military Honors will be held at 1:00 p.m. at the Texas State Veterans Cemetery under the direction of Tankersley Funeral Home.

Newman Addler Whitworth was born in Pecos, Texas on March 7, 1940 to Doyle and Virginia Brown Whitworth. N.A. moved to Stamford as a child and attended Stamford schools where he played football and graduated in 1958 and remained a lifetime supporter of the “Mighty Bulldogs”. Following graduation, he joined the U.S. Army, serving an 18-year tour completing his tour as a SGT. 1 ^st Class. Upon his retirement in 1976, N.A. returned to Stamford with his two sons; David and Chester.

On January 22, 1990, N.A. married Yvonne Hurd in Stamford, Texas, where the couple resided during their 28 years of marriage.

N.A. enjoyed spending time with his family. He loved hunting and fishing with his two boys. He enjoyed hunting elk with his brothers-in-law in Burns, Oregon when visiting Yvonne’s family. While stationed in Alaska with the Army he enjoyed experiencing the great Alaskan outdoors hunting and fishing.

N.A. was a lifetime member of the V.F.W., Disabled Veterans of America, and American Legion. He was a former member of the Assembly of God Church in Stamford.

He was preceded in death by his parents, and sister Frances Cheek.

Survivors include; his wife Yvonne Whitworth of Stamford, TX; 2 sons, David Whitworth of Brownwood, TX and Chester Whitworth and wife Fleeta of Baird, TX; 2 stepsons, John Moore and wife Judy of Tuscola, TX and Tony Moore of Abilene, TX; 1 brother Norman Whitworth and wife Jean of Abilene, TX; 4 grandchildren, Chris Whitworth of Midland, TX, Amber Whitworth of Baird, TX, Leslie Smith of New Braunfels, TX and Whitney Bolding of Tuscola, TX; 3 great grandchildren; Kinleigh Whitworth of Ft. Worth, TX, Enzley Whitworth of Baird, TX and Grover Smith of New Braunfels; numerous other relatives and friends.

Online condolences may be made and viewed at www.tankersleyfuneralhome.com .