Whit Sappington

Whit L. Sappington, 88, went to be with the Lord on Sunday, May 7, 2017, with his loving family by his side. He was born March 22, 1929 in New Albany, Miss. to the late Lawrence Ledel and Sally Bea Sappington.
Whit was a veteran and served in the US Army in Germany during the Korean War. He retired from Alcoa as a crane operator at Point Comfort and was a farmer, rancher and welder throughout his life.
Whit was a member of the Bay Side Community Baptist Church in Olivia. He was also a member of the Masonic Lodge in Edna. His hobbies were flying his airplane, gardening, taking care of his fruit and pecan trees and being with his family.
He is preceded in death by his loving wife of 37 years, Loyce Sappington; parents, and brother, Herbert (Wheatly) Sappington.
Whit is survived by his sister, Aleta Clifton of New Albany, Miss. and brother, Hugh Sappington of Victoria.
He is survived by his children, Ledel Sappington and wife, Sherry of Whitney, Texas and Lanelle Haubert and husband Michael of Houston; grandchildren Jordon Haubert, Christopher Sappington and wife Brandy, and Torri Haubert, Brock Black, Leslie Wade and Rusty McIver; and great-grandchildren Abbey Sappington, Kiera Haubert, Cody Hensen, Callie and Cailyn Wimberly, Avery Wade, Kash McIver, Bristol McIver, and numerous nieces and nephews.
Loving thanks to our family friend, Billy Plunkett for his kindness and patience he showed for Dad as his caregiver and friend.
Graveside services will be held on Wednesday, May 10 at 11 am at the Ganado Cemetery, Ganado.
Arrangements under the direction of Marshall and Marshall Funeral Home, Whitney, 254-694-2206.