Clifford E. Tappen
June 3, 1949 – January 11, 2020
Clifford E. Tappen passed away on Saturday, January 11, 2020, in Bradenton, FL, after a courageous battle with Parkinson’s. Clifford was born June 3, 1949, in New Brunswick, NJ, and raised in Highland Park, NJ. He relocated to Sun City Center, FL, in 2017.
He leaves behind his wife Juliana, his brother Parker; his nephew and niece, Douglas and Jill; along with numerous cousins and friends. Cliff wanted to be cremated and his ashes will be scattered in New Jersey. Donations may be made to the Michael J. Fox Foundation, PO Box 5014, Hagerstown, MD 21741, to further the foundation’s work researching Parkinson’s disease.
<h2><strong>Charles B. “Red” Whittington</strong></h2>
Charles B. “Red” Whittington, 98, of Columbus, Indiana, passed from this life on Monday, January 6, 2020, surrounded by his loving family.
Charles was born on December 21, 1921, in Bartholomew County, the son of Lester G. and Hazel Bowers Whittington.
Mr. Whittington was a 1939 graduate of Columbus High School. February 19, 1944, he married Glenna Talkington. He proudly served in the United States Army, and was a member of Company “I”, 377th Infantry Regiment, 95th Infantry Division. He was a World War II veteran. Mr. Whittington was honored with the following distinguished awards: Purple Heart with Oakleaf cluster, Bronze Star, Combat Infantry Badge, and in 2017 he received the French National Order of Legion of Honor.
Upon leaving his service from the Army, he continued his involvement to the community as a school bus driver and a Rural Postal Carrier until his retirement in 1984. He also enjoyed property development and agri-business. He was a member of Burnsville Christian Church, life member of Fraternal Order of Elks Lodge 521 of Columbus, life member of Loyal Order of the Moose Lodge 398 of Columbus, life member of The American Legion Post 24, life member of VFW Post 1987 of Columbus, life member of Military Order of Purple Heart, charter member of the Fraternal Order of Eagles-Ruskin Florida, 95th Infantry Division Association, life member of Disabled American Veterans Chapter 31 and the National Rural Letter Carriers Association.
Red enjoyed traveling, playing euchre and was very involved with his national and division Army reunions.
April 10, 2013, he received House Resolution No. 82 by the Indiana General Assembly. On June 20, 2014, The Iron Men of Metz Memorial Bridge across Clifty Creek on U.S. 31 was dedicated in honor of the 95th Infantry Division, and on August 7, 2017, he received the Circle of Corydon for outstanding citizenship presented by Governor Eric J. Holcomb
He was a loving supporter of his family, community and military.
Survivors include his children: Shorty (Ro) Whittington, Jane (Charles) Harvey, and Julie (Roger) Schuette; sisters: Mary Glasson and Elsie Hege; grandchildren: Kristin Whittington, John Whittington, Justin Harvey, Erin Brown, Rodney Schuette and Chad Schuette; 13 great-grandchildren and special friend, Rosemary Snider.
He was preceded in death by his parents; wife, Glenna; brother, Lester Whittington; sister, Maxine Jackson; grandson, Scott Schuette; and two great grandchildren.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be given to 95th Division Foundation, Burnsville Christian Church, Elks Lodge 521 Cancer Fund, and Mill Race Center.
Online condolences and special memories may be shared with the Whittington family at barkesweaverglick.com/.
He leaves behind his wife Juliana, his brother Parker; his nephew and niece, Douglas and Jill; along with numerous cousins and friends. Cliff wanted to be cremated and his ashes will be scattered in New Jersey. Donations may be made to the Michael J. Fox Foundation, PO Box 5014, Hagerstown, MD 21741, to further the foundation’s work researching Parkinson’s disease.
<h2><strong>Charles B. “Red” Whittington</strong></h2>
Charles B. “Red” Whittington, 98, of Columbus, Indiana, passed from this life on Monday, January 6, 2020, surrounded by his loving family.
Charles was born on December 21, 1921, in Bartholomew County, the son of Lester G. and Hazel Bowers Whittington.
Mr. Whittington was a 1939 graduate of Columbus High School. February 19, 1944, he married Glenna Talkington. He proudly served in the United States Army, and was a member of Company “I”, 377th Infantry Regiment, 95th Infantry Division. He was a World War II veteran. Mr. Whittington was honored with the following distinguished awards: Purple Heart with Oakleaf cluster, Bronze Star, Combat Infantry Badge, and in 2017 he received the French National Order of Legion of Honor.
Upon leaving his service from the Army, he continued his involvement to the community as a school bus driver and a Rural Postal Carrier until his retirement in 1984. He also enjoyed property development and agri-business. He was a member of Burnsville Christian Church, life member of Fraternal Order of Elks Lodge 521 of Columbus, life member of Loyal Order of the Moose Lodge 398 of Columbus, life member of The American Legion Post 24, life member of VFW Post 1987 of Columbus, life member of Military Order of Purple Heart, charter member of the Fraternal Order of Eagles-Ruskin Florida, 95th Infantry Division Association, life member of Disabled American Veterans Chapter 31 and the National Rural Letter Carriers Association.
Red enjoyed traveling, playing euchre and was very involved with his national and division Army reunions.
April 10, 2013, he received House Resolution No. 82 by the Indiana General Assembly. On June 20, 2014, The Iron Men of Metz Memorial Bridge across Clifty Creek on U.S. 31 was dedicated in honor of the 95th Infantry Division, and on August 7, 2017, he received the Circle of Corydon for outstanding citizenship presented by Governor Eric J. Holcomb
He was a loving supporter of his family, community and military.
Survivors include his children: Shorty (Ro) Whittington, Jane (Charles) Harvey, and Julie (Roger) Schuette; sisters: Mary Glasson and Elsie Hege; grandchildren: Kristin Whittington, John Whittington, Justin Harvey, Erin Brown, Rodney Schuette and Chad Schuette; 13 great-grandchildren and special friend, Rosemary Snider.
He was preceded in death by his parents; wife, Glenna; brother, Lester Whittington; sister, Maxine Jackson; grandson, Scott Schuette; and two great grandchildren.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be given to 95th Division Foundation, Burnsville Christian Church, Elks Lodge 521 Cancer Fund, and Mill Race Center.
Online condolences and special memories may be shared with the Whittington family at barkesweaverglick.com/.