William Whetstone

William C. Whetstone, 75, passed away on Friday, September 13, 2019, at WMHS Regional Medical Center.

Born on November 28, 1943, in Frostburg, MD, he was the son of the late Joseph E. and Mary Evelyn (Dayton) Whetstone.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a son, Clayton J. Whetstone; brothers, Gene Whetstone and Russell Whetstone; and sisters, Marguerite Evans and Josephine Wilson.

Mr. Whetstone was a member of the U.S. Army from 1963 to 1966 and was stationed in Germany. Following his discharge from the military, he was a fencing installing contractor.

He was a member of the Piney Mountain Sportsman’s Club and an avid hunter and fisherman.  He enjoyed motorcycles and four wheelers and participating in Harley rides.

Surviving are his wife of 52 years, Jo Ann (Crowe) Whetstone; son William Richard Whetstone; brother Gerald Whetstone and friend Natalie; and sister Norma Wamsley and husband Charles.

Family and friends will be received at Durst Funeral Home, 57 Frost Ave, Frostburg, MD, on Friday, September 20, 2019, from 11 am to 1 pm.

Funeral services will be at 1 pm with Rev. George Harpold officiating.

Interment will follow in the Maryland Veteran’s Cemetery at Rocky Gap.