Gregg Whitsett

(From Parker Mortuary)

Gregg O. Whitsett, age 85, Joplin, passed away on Saturday, August 25, 2018 at his home.

Gregg was born March 15, 1933 in Joplin, son of the late Oren and Leota (Stafford) Whitsett. He graduated from Joplin High School in 1951, and attended Joplin Junior College before serving his country in the United States Army during the Korean Conflict. He returned from his service, and operated Whitsett Marine until 1982, at that time he went to work for Gus Shaffer Ford in the service department as a service writer until retiring in 1998. He then worked for Kenny Neal Ford, and Jay Hatfield Ford of Sarcoxie in their service department.

Gregg was an active member of Park Plaza Christian Church for years. He was also a member of the Missouri Southern Lionbackers, the Joplin Elks - where he was a lifetime member, and he was a charter member of the Three State Family Boat Club, where he enjoyed all aspects of the club, the boats, fishing, skiing, and especially making many friends over the years.

Gregg was a huge St. Louis Cardinals fan, loved trips to Silver Dollar City, both shows and watching the crafts, and traveling with his family. He visited Las Vegas, took cruises to Alaska, and other islands, and enjoyed attending NASCAR races.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a brother, Charles Whisett.

Survivors include his wife of 35 years, Patsy Jo Whitsett; son, Gregg A. Whitsett and wife Shannon of Joplin; daughter, Cyndee Roberts of Las Vegas; step sons, Tony Green of Joplin, and Paul Green of Las Vegas; eight grandsons, Brandon, Derick, Dustin, and Jordan Roberts all of Las Vegas; Caleb, Josiah, and Noah Whitsett of Joplin, and Adam Whitsett and wife Macy of Overland Park, Kansas: granddaughter, Rebecca Whitsett of Joplin; several nieces, nephews, and other extended family.

Memorial services will be Wednesday, August, 29, 2018 at 2:00 p.m. at Park Plaza Christian Church with Pastor B.A. Austin officiating. The family will receive friends at the church on Wednesday from 1:00 p.m. until service time.

The family requests that memorial contributions be made to Gregg's church.

Cremation arrangements are under the direction of Parker Mortuary.

The family also wishes to express their deep appreciation to the nurses and staff, and Dr. Miller at the Freeman Institute for Cancer, and the team at Avalon Hospice for all their help.

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