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Frank Whittle

Frank Whittle, 76, died Feb. 9, 2013, in Rogers. He was born on Nov. 28, 1936, in Coal Hill, Ark., to the late Norman and Lura (Harger) Whittle. He was the loving husband of Ruth (Berkel) Whittle of Rogers. Frank was a supervisor for Prax Air Company for many years. He enjoyed boating, fishing, golfing, water skiing, playing cards, traveling and spending time with family. He was very active at his church, Bland Chapel, was a supporter of the Rocky Branch Volunteer Fire Department, a member of the NWA Boat Club and was an avid Chicago Bears fan. He is survived by his wife, Ruth; daughters, Laura and husband, Edward Oldenburg of Illinois, Julie and husband, John Tiberi, of Illinois, and Amy Whittle and husband, Patrick Heirty, of Missouri; sister, Billie Jean Boyher of California; and six grandsons, Evan, Conlan, Lucas, Samuel, Nathaniel and Mitchell. A Memorial service will be Tuesday, Feb. 12, 2013, at 10 a.m. in Bland Chapel, 8531 Twin Coves Road, Rogers. Arrangements are under the care of Callison-Lough Funeral Home, Rogers. In lieu of flowers, please send donations to Rocky Branch Volunteer Fire Department, 19862 Hwy. 303, Rogers, AR; or Rogers Humane Society, 407 E. Nursery Road, Rogers, AR 72756; or the Alzheimer's Association, www.alz.org.

Published February 11, 2013

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