OBITUARY

Hollis Boyd Whalen

July 4, 1927 – July 19, 2019

IN THE CARE OF

Resthaven Funeral Home & Memorial Park

Hollis Boyd Whalen passed away on July 19, 2019 at the age of 92. He was born July 4, 1927 to A. D. and Viola Whalen in Vaughn, Texas.

He married Betty Jean Niece on November 24, 1949. Hollis and Jean were members of Southcrest Baptist Church.

Hollis honorably served his country during World War II in the United States Navy. He worked 40 years at Lubbock Sash & Door as a glazier. After his retirement, his passion was farming and cattle raising.

Hollis is survived by his wife, Betty Jean; daughters, Cynthia and husband Dana Tartaglione of Lubbock, Renea and husband Charles Wells of Midland; four grandchildren: Jennifer Busby, Leslie Koetting, Heather Greger, Brandi Wells; and great-grandchildren, Bella, Bonnee, Jude, Cole, Cade, Andrew, Emily, Gavin, Laura Beth.

He was preceded in death by his parents and brother, Lloyd Whalen.

The family will receive friends from 9:30 a.m. to 10:30 a.m., Wednesday, July 24, 2019 at Resthaven Funeral Home.

Graveside will follow at 11:00 a.m. at Resthaven Memorial Park.

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FAMILY

A.D. and Viola WhalenParents (deceased)

Lloyd WhalenBrother (deceased)

Betty Jean WhalenWife

Cynthia Tartaglione and husband, Dana, and Renea Wells and husband, CharlesDaughters

Jennifer Busby, Leslie Koetting, Heather Greger, and Brandi WellsGrandchildren

Bella, Bonnee, Jude, Cole, Cade, Andrew, Emily, Gavin and Laura BethGreat-grandchildren

PALLBEARERS

Charles Wells

Dana Tartaglione

Jarrod Busby

Michael Koetting

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