Orval Dwight Whitworth

Orval Dwight Whitworth passed away Wednesday, August 28, 2019 at Mercy Health Center in Oklahoma City, OK. Dwight was born July 14, 1942 in Carnegie, OK to Orval and Lorene Champion Whitworth.

Dwight attended Carnegie Public School graduating with the Class of 1960. He attended Oklahoma State University where he received his Bachelor's Degree. Dwight worked for the U.S. Government in the Farmers Home Administration until his retirement after 30 years of service. Dwight enjoyed farming and raising cattle. He was also a Real Estate Appraiser after his retirement.

Survivors include:
Daughters: Julie Whitworth, Norman, OK
Janna Whitworth Tyler & husband Brad, Hot Springs, AR
Grandchildren: Sara Chadwick and Kegan Chadwick, Dallas, TX
Landen Tyler and Luke Tyler, Hot Springs, AR Brother: Edward Whitworth & wife Beverly, Carnegie, OK
Nephews: Daniel Whitworth & son Noah, Ochelata, OK
Scott Pittman and wife Lisa, Norman, OK
Scott Adkins, Edmond , OK
Nieces: Lisa McClung, Norman, OK
Lori Treisa, Norman, OK
Susan Abbott Clark, Carnegie, OK
Numerous cousins and relatives

Preceded in death by his parents, twin brothers and former wife Charlotte Whitworth

Funeral Service: 1:00 PM, Saturday, August 31, 2019
First United Methodist Church, Carnegie, OK
Interment: Oak Grove Cemetery, Ft. Cobb, OK

The family would like to extend special thanks to each of the following people for helping Dwight reach his goal of "dying with his boots on". To Dwight, this meant not leaving his residence or the town of Carnegie as his health declined.
Dr. Tom Merrill & nurse Pam
Shirley Mandrell
Louise Montieth
Jennifer Lawrence
Ralph Ramnarine and friends at the Senior Citizen Center
The nurses and staff of Cohesive Home Health

In lieu of flowers the family requests donations be made to the American Heart Association 7272 Greenville Avenue, Dallas, TX 75231 or Oklahoma Alzheimers Association 6465 S Yale Ave, Ste 312, Tulsa, OK 74136.

Under the direction of Ray & Martha's Funeral Home, Carnegie