Walter Whitledge Obituary Walter Eugene Whitledge, 78, of Keokuk, passed away at 6:04 AM, Monday, August 22, 2016, Keokuk Area Hospital. Walter was born September 23, 1937, in Warsaw, Illinois, the son of Walter Scott and Viola Tripp Whitledge. He was united in marriage to Mary Guymon in November 20, 1970. He graduated from Warsaw High School. He served in the United States Airforce. Walter worked for General Mills and Warsaw Battery Company. He enjoyed dogs, card games, playing pool, watching TV and reading anything about World War II. He is survived by his wife Mary Whitledge of Keokuk, Iowa; two daughters: Sharon Hardison of Florida and Debra Hardison of Mississippi, one grandson and two great grandchildren, two sisters: Judy (Daryl) Adam of Hillsboro, Iowa and Margie, and one brother Jerry Whitledge of Peoria, Illinois. He was preceded in death by his parents, three sisters: Betty Jean, Eleanora Sue and Paula. A procession to the cemetery will leave the funeral home at 9:45 AM at DeJong - Greaves Celebration of Life Center, 917 Blondeau Street. Graveside service with military rites will be at 10:00 AM Friday, August 26, 2016, at Keokuk National Cemetery with Pastor John Heath officiating. DeJong-Greaves Celebration of Life Centers is in charge of arrangements and tributes and condolences may be entered at www.dejongsfuneralhome.com. Service Keokuk National Cemetery 18th & Ridge Streets Keokuk, Iowa 52632 A procession to the cemetery will leave the funeral home at 9:45 AM at DeJong