Rufus Lamar Whisenant

ID# 3289, b. 24 January 1916, d. 30 January 1997
Father*Marion Floy Whisenant b. 2 Jul 1889, d. 5 May 1946
Mother*Mattie Mae Shelton b. 10 May 1889, d. 10 Feb 1968
Birth*Rufus Lamar Whisenant was born on 24 January 1916 in Union Co., MS.1 
Death*He died on 30 January 1997 in Marshall Co., MS, at age 81.1 
Burial*He was buried in Hillcrest Cem., Holly Springs, Marshall Co., MS, 34.761667,-89.446667; Sgt. U.S. Army, World War II.1 

Census Data

YearLocationNotes concerning census
1920Union Co., MSage 3 yrs., 9 months
1930Union Co., MSage 14
Milit-Beg*Rufus Lamar Whisenant began military service on 4 June 1942 U.S. Army enlistment. 
Milit-End*He ended military service on 23 January 1946. 
Residence* Before 1997 Rufus lived in Holly Springs, Marshall Co., MS

Family

Louise Clayton
Children
  • Larry Wayne Whisenant
  • Patricia Ann Whisenant
  • Richard Lamar Whisenant
  • Baby Boy Whisenant b. 2 Jun 1961, d. 2 Jun 1961

Citations

  1. [S28] Tombstone.