John Murrell Whinery

John Murrell Whinery
John Murrell Whinery, 83, of Farmington, passed away Monday, June 17, 2013, in Farmington. He was born August 4, 1927, in Leedy, Oklahoma, to Walter and Mary Whinery. John is a retired county employee. He served in the U.S. Army and was a veteran of the Korean War. John enjoyed hunting, fishing and outdoor hobbies. He enjoyed reading, especially westerns. John was preceded in death by two wives; sons, Billy and Richard; his parents; sister, Mary P.; grandparents, John and Sarah Whinery and one grandchild. He is survived by his sons, John, Vernon and Walter; daughters, Cheryl and Valerie; brother, Floyd Dale Whinery; sister, Annie Fowler and 19 grandchildren. A service will be 1 p.m. on Sunday, June 23, at Alternative Choice Chapel in Farmington. John's care is entrusted to Alternative Choice, 804 N. Dustin Ave. in Farmington, 505-325-9611.