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February 5, 2012

Anonymous The Kokomo Tribune Sun Feb 05, 2012, 01:23 AM EST

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Dec. 4, 1948 - Feb. 1, 2012

Kenneth E. “Gene” McWhorter, 63, Flora, died at 7:17 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 1, 2012, at Seton Hospital in Lafayette. Born Dec. 4, 1948, in Casey County, Ky., he was the son of Nannie “Maggie” (Qualls) Morris, of Mulberry, and the late James Kenneth McWhorter. He married Donna Moore Robinson on Feb. 15, 2002, in Flora, and she survives.

He graduated from Carroll High School in 1967. Gene served in the Army from 1970 to 1976. He was an air traffic controller in Vietnam.

Mr. McWhorter was an over-the-road semi driver for 15 years and was a shag truck driver for Singletree Hitching in Flora for eight years. Gene was a lifetime member of the Howard County Vietnam Veterans in Kokomo and served on the Marine Toys for Tots Foundation. He was an avid NASCAR and NHRA fan. He enjoyed camping with his grandchildren, working on cars and watching auto auctions.

Surviving with his wife and mother is a daughter, Tiffany Leuck, Lafayette; a granddaughter, Shawnda Gidel, who was raised in the home; two stepdaughters, Tracy (Mark) Seamster, Kokomo, and Kristina (J.R.) Robinson Taylor, Sarasota, Fla.; three sisters, Mary Rowland, Kokomo, Bertha “Bert” Pippenger, Ellettsville, and Faye (Dennis) Mocherman, Pittsboro; and a half-sister, Jocena (Steve) Shake, Illinois; and a special friend who like a son, Jeff Perry; grandchildren, Jerald Leuck, Leanna Leuck, Rachel (Brandon) Kidwell, Brianna Wilburn, T.J. Robinson, Adrienne Robinson, Tre (girlfriend, Hannah) Robinson, Tyler Robinson, Justin Robinson, Will Taylor, Clarissa Taylor, Courtney Taylor and Cassie Seamster; and a great-granddaughter, Kyleigh Lucas.

He was preceded in death by a stepson, David E. Robinson; and a step-grandson, David E. Robinson Jr.

Memorial services are 2:30 p.m. Saturday at Howard County Vietnam Veterans Organization, 8313 E. 400 South, Greentown.

In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the Howard County Vietnam Veterans Organization. Hippensteel Funeral Home, Lafayette, entrusted with care. Share memories and condolences online at www.hippensteelfuneralservice.com.

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