of Marshall, AR
September 22, 1944 - March 28, 2023
Frederick DeWolfe Whitelaw, age 78, of Marshall, Arkansas passed from this life on Tuesday, March 28th, 2023 at Highland Court in Marshall. He was born in Brooksville, Florida on September 22nd, 1944 to Frederick De Wolfe Whitelaw Jr. and Audrey Alice Bowman Whitelaw.
Fred said someone once told him, "you love people and you like things". Fred truly loved his family, his church family and his friends. He loved to travel on an open road, in a pick-up truck with a new destination and a new adventure ahead. One of his favorite pastimes was reading, especially an old paperback western. He enjoyed working with his hands, building or tearing things down. Fred also liked to teach others how to work. But above all of these things, Fred loved the Lord and the Lord's church, the Church of Christ. He began preaching in his teens and preached until he was physically unable. He preached locally and held gospel meetings in many states. Fred wrote thirty-seven Bible Study workbooks which are published by Gospel Light Publishing. His unfulfilled desire was to write one more. Fred would want to be remembered as a preacher of the Gospel, a teacher of the Word and a faithful servant of God.
Survivors include his wife of fifty-five years, Joyce Grice Whitelaw of Marshall; his children, Alma Lois Whitelaw of Brooklyn, NY, Rebecca Joyce Whitelaw Struble (Ryan) of Aledo, IL, Sage DeWolfe Whitelaw of Marshall, Rachel Whitelaw Cole of Springfield, MO and Foy Wallace Whitelaw (Kelsey) of Marshall; eight grandchildren; sixteen great-grandchildren and one on the way; his siblings, Leona Roberts (Henry) of Lakeland, FL, Albert Marion Whitelaw (Sheila) of Floral City, FL and David Clay Whitelaw (Karen) of Lecanto, FL and many extended family, church family and friends.
Fred is preceded in death by his parents, Frederick and Audrey Whitelaw and siblings, Titus Byron Whitelaw, Thomas Edwin "Tommy" Whitelaw, Timothy Ray Whitelaw and Charles Richard "Nick" Whitelaw.
Memorial services for Fred will be 2:30 PM Sunday, April 16th, 2023 at the Grandview Church of Christ with Bro. Foy Whitelaw officiating. At the family's request, in lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Disabled American Veterans, PO Box 14301, Cincinnati, OH 45250 or St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105.
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26 Condolence(s)
Doug Johnston
Wednesday, March 13, 2024
Just received word that Fred had passed on.
My condolences to the family. I’m sure he is missed. He was a great classmate and teammate (varsity football) at Citrus High School in Inverness, Fl.
Benton Allen Jr.
Sunday, September 3, 2023
Praying for continued strength from God Almighty to all the family. You are loved beyond measure! I am sad for your loss but glad to know where Bro. Fred is resting in the arms of Jesus. Just learned about his passing and needed to let you know I am continually praying for each one of you. Fred was an amazing preacher of the gospel and when thinking of him I remember a definition he gave in a sermon about what is “faithfulâ€! He said it was simply being full of faith so I think of him as that, just full of faith . I was always encouraged by his memorization of scriptures and his ability to tie them together with his message. Thank you all for your faithfulness and blessings of being joined together as a family both physically and spiritually.
Love you all,
Benton Jr.
Shawna Jolly-Wilbanks
Thursday, April 13, 2023
The Whitelaw Family-
I am so sorry for your great loss. Fred was a great Christian man and I know where he resides now. I will keep your family in my prayers and ask God for His peace and comfort upon you all. Love and hugs!
Debbie Watts and Craig Coffey
Wednesday, April 12, 2023
We are so sorry for your loss. May your memories bring you comfort in the days ahead.
Sheril Hamlin
Friday, April 7, 2023
I'm so sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with your family in this time of need.
Louis Melton
Friday, April 7, 2023
Fred was one of the Finest Men I’ve Ever known He was Truly a Good Christian Man who not only spoke it but Lived it. Great Christian Example to who ever He came in Contact With
Louis Melton
Tonya (Rea) Keisler Darvin Rea
Thursday, April 6, 2023
Sorry for your loss
Prayers for the family
Cindy Greenhaw (Bresette)
Wednesday, April 5, 2023
I am so sorry for your loss. Prayers for the family.
James and Jeri White
Wednesday, April 5, 2023
Our deepest sympathy
Cliff and Shirley Ragland
Wednesday, April 5, 2023
We are so sorry for your loss. Prayers for all the family.
Bruce and Angel Coombe
Wednesday, April 5, 2023
We are so sorry to hear this. May God give you comfort.
Darryl Treat
Wednesday, April 5, 2023
My condolences to all the family. Brother Fred was a mentor and friend. I listened to many of his sermons and spent a lot of good times in conversation. A man of great talent and a man with an intellectual curiosity beyond the ordinary. Possibly had the finest skill I ever witnessed when it came to quoting the Bible. "Blessed are the dead who die in the Lord." Brother Fred labored much in the fields of the Lord.
Ronnie and Heather Baker
Wednesday, April 5, 2023
We are so sorry for your loss you are in our hearts and prayer
RONNIE AND Heather Baker
Rita Roach
Wednesday, April 5, 2023
I will miss my big friend, he taught me many things about life and the Bible. I’ve sat many hours listening to his stories which I loved dearly. I loved helping my friend when he became unable to do things on his own. Our relationship was special for that I will forever be grateful. His last words to me was “ I love you deeply “. I hope you are flying your highest now my big friend. Enjoy the place you’ve worked your entire life to get to. Your space will never be replaced here on earth or in my heart.
Roger and Angie Johnson
Wednesday, April 5, 2023
Sage, Foy, and families,
We are so sorry to hear of your loss. You are in our prayers.
Eric and Ashley Massey
Wednesday, April 5, 2023
Sorry to hear of your loss. Prayers for your family.
Eric and Ashley
Nancy Nancy
Monday, April 3, 2023
Sorry for your loss. Fred was a man of God with a mighty hand and touched the lives of many. He will be greatly missed. Keeping the family in prayer.
Keith Kuykendall
Sunday, April 2, 2023
So sorry to hear of Brother Fred’s passing. Heard lots of great lessons and Bible studies from brother Fred over the years. Fred was a great great man. Thoughts and prayers are with the family
John zellner
Saturday, April 1, 2023
Your friendship greatly appreciated; your service in the kingdom greatly admired.
Richard Perron
Saturday, April 1, 2023
So sorry for your loss Joyce, you and Fred were the best neighbors we ever had, it was nice to find good neighbors and friends 1,500 miles from home.
John and Kay Branscum
Friday, March 31, 2023
So sorry for your loss. Praying for your family.
Brenda Lewis
Thursday, March 30, 2023
I am so sorry for your loss. Your family has always been very special to me.
Mike and Peggy Harris
Thursday, March 30, 2023
I enjoyed talking to Fred and his wife when I delivered propane to them for many years. We are sending deepest sympathy to the family and friends.
Wesley and Loretta Smith
Thursday, March 30, 2023
Kids, I'm so sorry for your loss. I remember the day Fred moved to Leslie. He stopped by my station with you kids and your mother and bought gas. We became friends right there, that day. Fred was a good man
Mike and Donna Treat
Thursday, March 30, 2023
Prayers to the family. Sorry for your loss
Barb Ragland
Wednesday, March 29, 2023
So sorry for your loss. Prayers for peace and comfort during this difficult time.
Love
Barb