 National Rural Water Association 2915 S. 13th Street Duncan, OK 73533 580-252-0629 FAX 580-255-4476 Contact: Chris Wilson, nrwacw@nrwa.org
January 19, 2010 Taylor Whittington, NRWA Director, passes away at age 66
Taylor J. Whittington, 66, of Martinsburg, went to be with the Lord
Wednesday, Jan. 13, 2010, at City Hospital surrounded by his family
members after a courageous battle with cancer.
Born Feb. 23, 1943, in Berkeley County, he was the son of the late Mary Krouse Whittington and Bruce Taylor Whittington. He is survived by his wife, Ann Hollida Whittington, of 41 years; proud father of his son, Bruce R. Whittington and daughter-in-law, Danielle; three sisters, Ann Swope, of Shepherdstown, Helen Moler and Mary Mansfield of Martinsburg; two sisters-in-law, Mary Lou Russler and husband, Charles, of Williamsport Pike, and Delores Hollida, of Kearneysville; and a number of nieces, nephews and cousins. He was a 1961 graduate of Martinsburg High School. He was a life-long member of Otterbein United Methodist Church in Martinsburg and had been chairperson of the visitation committee there. After serving in the U.S. Army (1961-1964), he worked in electric heat/Frigidaire appliance, automotive, and insurance sales positions. From 1974 to 1983, he founded and operated three businesses: Taylor Electric, Taylor Electrical and Lighting Co., and Taylor Insulation and Siding Co. From 1991 to 2000, he was the general manager of Hedgesville Public Service District. From 2000 to present, he had held the position of assistant utilities director for the City of Martinsburg. Prior to his death, he had been serving on the board of directors for the West Virginia Rural Water Association and was most recently appointed as the representative from West Virginia to the board of directors of the National Rural Water Association (NRWA). In 2009, he was the recipient of the Dell Cornell Award by the NRWA. Over the years, he also was active in the following community organizations: the Camp Frame Board, the 4-H Foundation, the Berkeley County Youth Fair Board, the Swan Pond 4-H Club, the Martinsburg Jaycees and the Rotary Club of Martinsburg. He was past master of Robert White No. 67 AF&AM in Martinsburg; member of the R.A.M. Chapter and Commandery, and the Scottish Rite 32nd degree. He also was a member of the BPO Elks No. 778, Fraternal Order of the Moose, and The United Commercial Travelers of America (UCT). Because of his love for children and youth, he was very instrumental in helping to save Roush Field in Martinsburg as a green space for the community. Services were held at 2 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 17, 2010, at Brown Funeral Home with Dr. Kenneth Fizer Jr., officiating. Interment was at Rosedale Cemetery following the service. | ||
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