Richard Benson Whittenburg married Nola Horner of Bunger on 19 August 1907. She preceded him in death.
Richard Benson "Uncle Dick" Whittenburg, 73, long time Young County resident and member of a pioneer West Texas ranch family, died at his ranch eight miles south of Graham, Texas Services were held at the Whittenburg Ranch home officiated by Alva Johnson, minister of Turkey, Texas, and Rev. F.J. Ross, pastor of First Christian Church of Graham and Rev. J.E. Montgomery, First Christian Church pastor of Breckenridge. Mr. Whittenburg's parents came to this area when it was known as the Brazos River Indian Reservation which was later named the Gooseneck community. the first fence in this area enclosed his land extending into Stephens County and it was cut many times by other ranchers who preferred an open range. Uncle Dick Whittenburg attended school at the home of his aunt, Miss Mattie Fore. In 1930, while driving his car on icy roads, Mr. Whittenburg suffered a fractured neck and paralysis during an automobile wreck. He was able to conduct his ranching interests from a wheelchair and was able to come to town and visit friends while parked in his car on the northwest corner of the square. Mr. Whittenburg likes baseball. He and his wife were members of the Church of Christ.
Survived by one sister - Mrs. Sallie Ratliff; one nephew - W.F. Whittenburg; three other nephews; four nieces; one sister-in-law - Mrs. Ida Whittenburg.
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Richard Benson "Uncle Dick" Whittenburg, 73, long time Young County resident and member of a pioneer West Texas ranch family, died at his ranch eight miles south of Graham, Texas Services were held at the Whittenburg Ranch home officiated by Alva Johnson, minister of Turkey, Texas, and Rev. F.J. Ross, pastor of First Christian Church of Graham and Rev. J.E. Montgomery, First Christian Church pastor of Breckenridge. Mr. Whittenburg's parents came to this area when it was known as the Brazos River Indian Reservation which was later named the Gooseneck community. the first fence in this area enclosed his land extending into Stephens County and it was cut many times by other ranchers who preferred an open range. Uncle Dick Whittenburg attended school at the home of his aunt, Miss Mattie Fore. In 1930, while driving his car on icy roads, Mr. Whittenburg suffered a fractured neck and paralysis during an automobile wreck. He was able to conduct his ranching interests from a wheelchair and was able to come to town and visit friends while parked in his car on the northwest corner of the square. Mr. Whittenburg likes baseball. He and his wife were members of the Church of Christ.
Survived by one sister - Mrs. Sallie Ratliff; one nephew - W.F. Whittenburg; three other nephews; four nieces; one sister-in-law - Mrs. Ida Whittenburg.
contributed by Dorman Holub
Richard Benson Whittenburg married Nola Horner of Bunger on 19 August 1907. She preceded him in death.
Richard Benson "Uncle Dick" Whittenburg, 73, long time Young County resident and member of a pioneer West Texas ranch family, died at his ranch eight miles south of Graham, Texas Services were held at the Whittenburg Ranch home officiated by Alva Johnson, minister of Turkey, Texas, and Rev. F.J. Ross, pastor of First Christian Church of Graham and Rev. J.E. Montgomery, First Christian Church pastor of Breckenridge. Mr. Whittenburg's parents came to this area when it was known as the Brazos River Indian Reservation which was later named the Gooseneck community. the first fence in this area enclosed his land extending into Stephens County and it was cut many times by other ranchers who preferred an open range. Uncle Dick Whittenburg attended school at the home of his aunt, Miss Mattie Fore. In 1930, while driving his car on icy roads, Mr. Whittenburg suffered a fractured neck and paralysis during an automobile wreck. He was able to conduct his ranching interests from a wheelchair and was able to come to town and visit friends while parked in his car on the northwest corner of the square. Mr. Whittenburg likes baseball. He and his wife were members of the Church of Christ.
Survived by one sister - Mrs. Sallie Ratliff; one nephew - W.F. Whittenburg; three other nephews; four nieces; one sister-in-law - Mrs. Ida Whittenburg.
contributed by Dorman Holub
Richard Benson "Uncle Dick" Whittenburg, 73, long time Young County resident and member of a pioneer West Texas ranch family, died at his ranch eight miles south of Graham, Texas Services were held at the Whittenburg Ranch home officiated by Alva Johnson, minister of Turkey, Texas, and Rev. F.J. Ross, pastor of First Christian Church of Graham and Rev. J.E. Montgomery, First Christian Church pastor of Breckenridge. Mr. Whittenburg's parents came to this area when it was known as the Brazos River Indian Reservation which was later named the Gooseneck community. the first fence in this area enclosed his land extending into Stephens County and it was cut many times by other ranchers who preferred an open range. Uncle Dick Whittenburg attended school at the home of his aunt, Miss Mattie Fore. In 1930, while driving his car on icy roads, Mr. Whittenburg suffered a fractured neck and paralysis during an automobile wreck. He was able to conduct his ranching interests from a wheelchair and was able to come to town and visit friends while parked in his car on the northwest corner of the square. Mr. Whittenburg likes baseball. He and his wife were members of the Church of Christ.
Survived by one sister - Mrs. Sallie Ratliff; one nephew - W.F. Whittenburg; three other nephews; four nieces; one sister-in-law - Mrs. Ida Whittenburg.
contributed by Dorman Holub
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