Charles H. Whiteman

Charles Henry "Charlie" Whiteman, 84, of South Zanesville, passed away at 11:17 a.m. Thursday, May 14, 2009 at his home surrounded by his loving family and his faithful bodyguard, Taz. He was born September 1, 1924, in Zanesville, a son of the late Charles F. and Hazel B. Snyder Whiteman. He retired after 26 years of service as a truck driver for Gulf Oil and later became a courier for Dutro Ford. He was a member of Fair Oaks Baptist Church, American Legion Post #29 and Zanes AM Vets. He was a lifetime member of VFW George Selsam Post #1058 and DAV. He was a World War II Army Veteran. Surviving are a daughter, Shelly (Jerry) Inman of Crooksville; a son, Charles Terry (Julie) Whiteman of Zanesville; 5 grandchildren, Abbey (Steve Dingus) Inman of Byesville, C.J. Charles Jarrod (Tiffany) Whiteman of Augusta, GA., Nick and Mark Inman of Crooksville and Josh (Abbee Smith) Whiteman of Zanesville; 3 great grandchildren, Amasia Kennedy and Sarah and Jacob Whiteman; and his extended family at Dutro Ford. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by wife, Sara Wisecarver Whiteman, who died November 8, 1991; a twin brother, John F. Whiteman; and a great granddaughter, Abrianna Danielle Kennedy. Friends may call 2-8 p.m. Sunday, May 17, 2009 at the Bolin-Dierkes Funeral Home, 1271 Blue Ave., Zanesville. Funeral services will be held at 10:00 a.m. Monday, May 18, 2009 at the funeral home with Rev D. Scott Johnston officiating. Burial will follow at Zanesville Memorial Park Cemetery. VFW George Selsam Post #1058 will hold full military rites at the grave site. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Animal Shelter Society, 1431 Serenity Lane, Zanesville, Ohio, 43701 or to Genesis Hospice & Palliative Care, 713 Forest Ave., Zanesville, Ohio, 43701.