Thomas James Whitfield's Obituary
Thomas James Whitfield, the son of Enoch and Alma Stauffer Whitfield was born on June 26, 1940, in Ft. Dodge, Iowa. He passed away on Tuesday, August 23, 2016, at his residence in Leesville.
Mr. Whitfield retired from the United States Army. Then he worked twenty years as a custodian at NSU Ft. Polk.
He is survived by his wife of 55 years, Judith Whitfield of Leesville; children, Melanie & Ray Hough of Leesville, Thomas & Andi Whitfield of Aumsville, OR, Julie & Ron Burrell of Leesville and Stacie & Mike Derrick of Anacoco; grandchildren, Martin, Kevin, Jennifer, Jacob, Ronnie Jr., Jessica, Erica, Madison and Scotlyn and serval great grandchildren.
A memorial service will be held at a later date. Services are under the direction of Labby Memorial Funeral Home of Leesville.
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