February 3, 1961, - February 15, 2023
Kevin Ray Whitmore was born on Feb. 3, 1961 and departed this life too soon on Feb. 9, 2023.
Kevin was born to Forrest “Frosty” and Betty (Smith) Whitmore. He graduated from Tipton High School. After high school, Kevin worked some odd and end jobs. He later joined the United States Navy and served his country. After with the Navy, he worked over 25 years at T.D. Williamson. He met and married Gayle (Steed) Wyre in March of 1995. He then left there and went to work at PPI as a pressure tester until his retirement. A few years ago Kevin and Gayle moved back home to Milfay. One of Kevin’s greatest passions in life was basketball, he loved watching especially high school. He had some amazing records set when he played in high school even. Kevin enjoyed keeping up with his grandkids. He also enjoyed fishing, bird watching and motorcycles. He loved Christmas, after getting married to Gayle he was so excited for their first Christmas together. If Kevin wanted to do something, he did all he could learn about it. Kevin was a gentle giant. His caring loving spirit will be missed.
Kevin leaves behind his wife of 27 years Gayle Whitmore; parents Forrest and Betty Whitmore; son Justin Wyre and wife Michelle; son Lundy Wyre and wife Bethany; daughter Jade Woods and husband Nathan; son Nicholas Whitmore and Savannah Gordineer; grandchildren Andrew, Silas and Eowyn and Baby Woods on the way; brother Forrest Kent Whitmore and wife Leslie; sister Kimberly Signorelli and husband James; as well as many nieces, nephews and extended family and a host of friends.
Services were held at 10 a.m. on Wednesday, Feb. 15, 2023 at Milfay Baptist Church, with burial following at Stroud Cemetery. Service were livestreamed on facebook on Milfay Baptist Church page. A guest book is available to share your memories on-line. Please visit www.ParksBrothers.net.
Services are under the direction of Parks Brothers Funeral Service in Stroud, Oklahoma.