Bob was born in Harrah, Oklahoma on January 18, 1929, and would go on to graduate from Harrah High School. Following this he met Sue Staats and the two were happily married on September 1, 1950, with their marriage lasting 73 years!
Bob held a career in electrical contracting, starting in 1948. He worked for Wetherbee Electric Inc. where he began as a truck driver and delivery man, eventually working his position up to President from 1967 to 1985. He would also go on to launch Cotton & Whitnah Electric in 1987. Bob was a member of the National Electrical Contractors Association. He was also an active delivery volunteer for Meals on Wheels, serving for 25 years until giving up his keys. He loved fast cars, bird houses, and above all else spending time with family.
Bob is preceded in death by Ran Robert Whitnah, Levi Reed Whitnah, and Kole Dalton Isaac Whitnah.
He is survived by his children, Russel Larry Whitnah and wife Patricia, Robi Sue Casey and husband Pat, and Reed Alan Whitnah and wife Grace; Grandchildren, Jill Young, Ran Whitnah II, Lauren Wells, Sara Wise, Jessica Hilliard, Noah Whitnah, and Justice Whitnah; As well as 20 Great-Grandchildren.
A celebration of life for Bob will be held Monday, May 13, 2024 at 10:30 AM at Guthrie Community Church, 512 E. Seward Road, Guthrie, Oklahoma.
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