Neal O. Whitlatch

October 11, 1936 - August 23, 2012

Mr. Neal O. Whitlatch, 75, of Trumann, Arkansas passed away Thursday, August 23, 2012, at the Trumann Health and Rehabilitation Center. Born October 11, 1936 in Trumann, he was the son of the late Pete and Ada Reed Whitlatch. Mr. Whitlatch served our country in the United State National Guard and was a former chairman of the board for the Paragould Youth Baseball Association. Mr. Whitlatch enjoyed deer hunting, playing golf and spending time with his family and friends and was of the Baptist faith. Mr. Whitlatch was preceded in death by two sons, Steve and John Whitlatch and his parents. He is survived by one son, Todd Whitlatch of Trumann; two brothers, Dale Whitlatch of Trumann and Johnny Whitlatch of Jonesboro; five grandchildren, Brandon Whitlatch, Jonathon Whitlatch, Thomas Whitlatch, Savannah Whitlatch and Atosha Warwick. Mr. Whitlatch also leaves five great-grandchildren and a host of other family and friends. The family will receive friends Sunday, August 26, 2012 from 2:00 until 4:00 p.m. at Thompson Funeral Home in Trumann. An online register book can be signed at www.thompsonfuneralhome.net.