Murlyn Ray Whiddon

He was born in Red Level, Alabama, to Frank and Mamie Whiddon. They moved the family to Dade City, Florida in 1950. He moved to Tampa Florida and worked at Thatcher Glass for 20 yrs. He married Ruby Campbell Whiddon in 1970 and moved to Thonotosassa. In the mid 80’s, He work for Hillsborough County until he retired.

He loved his family and friends dearly and lived to go fishing, hunting, and camping with them. In the later years, he loved going to the Flea Market with anyone who would join him.

Murlyn Ray was a loving father to Lauri (Darryl) Foshee and Murlyn Scott (Sherry) Whiddon. He loved and helped his grandchildren and great-grandchildren: Glenda Sue (Dale) Murray, Glen A Riddle, Bobbie Jo (Curtis) Henry and Kaleb and Amanda (Kayne, Jayna, and Jonathan), Herman Scott Jr and Jeremy, Savannah and Cassidy, Ira Scott, Rashelle Ruby (Greg) Lovell and Luka and Eva, Danielle (Robert) Rosenfeld and Kayla and Eliana, Nathan (Casey) Foshee and Kennedy and Lincoln, Ashley Morris and Dylan, and Lesley Whiddon.

He was preceded by his loving wife of 49 years, Ruby Whiddon, who passed in May of 2020. His daughters; Jettie Willis Storm and Marsha Willis Scott. His parents, Frank & Mamie Whiddon; siblings: Erline Whiddon Stuart, Harold & Cora Whiddon, Garland Whiddon,” Boss” Daniel Lavaughn & Evelyne Whiddon Sr, Charles Whiddon, Ronald Whiddon and his nephew Daniel Lavaughn Whiddon Jr along with many other relatives and friend that he loved dearly.