Luther Lester Whitfield's Obituary
Decatur – Luther Lester Whitfield Jr., 55, entered this earthly life on May 2, 1960 in Decatur, Illinois. He passed away at 6:44 p.m. Monday, March 7, 2016 at Carle Foundation Hospital in Urbana, IL. His parents were the late Luther W. Whitfield and Flora Lee Campbell-Taylor. At the time of his transition, he would always put everyone needs before his.
Lester married the love of his life Barbara Cooper on August 30, 2007. Lester was a great father, husband, and brother. He served in the United States Army at Fort Benning, GA. In addition, he worked at Caterpillar, Sol-tic and enjoyed sharing his auto mechanical skills.
Lester leaves to cherish his loving memories: Wife, Barbara Whitfield of Decatur, IL; Sons, Wesley Whitfield, Victor Taylor, and Tylon Cooper of Decatur, IL; Daughters, Brittany Whitfield, Latasha Whitfield, Shayla Cooper, and Rashanda Cooper of Decatur, IL; Brothers, Richard Barbe Deguare of Seattle , WA, Delbert Campbell of Houston, TX, Gregory (Demitria) of Houston, TX, Ronnie Whitfield of Jackson, TN, and Norris Watson of Peoria, IL; Sisters, Eddie Pearl Whitfield of Decatur, IL, Patricia Campbell of Indianapolis, IN, Delores Ousley of Chicago, IL , Elonda Whitfield of Peoria, IL and Juanita Whitfield of Decatur, IL; favorite Aunts, Delores Spates and Dorothy Harris; Favorite cousin, Richard Gude, nine Grandchildren, along with a host of other family and friends. Special thanks to the Cancer Center of Carle Hospital, Dr. Joseph, and staff. In addition, special thanks to Dewayne Jones.
His parents, seven siblings, and one grandchild preceded him in death.
Services will be at 11 a.m. on Wednesday, March 16, 2016, in Moran & Goebel Funeral Home in Decatur, where visitation will be one hour prior to service. Pastor Mary Maybon will officiate. Burial will take place in Greenwood Cemetery in Decatur. In lieu of flowers to please, donate to Lester Whitfield fund in care of Moran & Goebel.
The family of Luther Lester Whitfield Jr. has entrusted the care of their loved one to Moran & Goebel Funeral Home and Cremation Services, 2801 N. Monroe Street, Decatur, IL 62526. Share memories and send condolences to the family at www.moranandgoebel.com.
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