Richard Whitfield Short Biography

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Richard Whitfield, Sr. was born November 30, 1926, in Indianapolis, Indiana to the late Dallas and Eugenia Whitfield, who both preceded him in death. He was the seventh of seven children born to this union. His three brothers (Rossie, Dallas, Dossie) and three sisters (Margaret, Lula, Frances) preceded him in death.
Richard was educated in the Indianapolis Public School System and attended Crispus Attucks High School. He was a Veteran of the United States Army and while serving our beloved country held the occupation as a cook. After his honorable discharge from the Unite States Army, Richard obtained employment as a general contractor and maintenance engineer for 40+ years and later was employed at Crown Hill as a grounds keeper until his health began to fail.
Richard professed Christ at an early age was baptized in Jesus name and received the baptism of the Holy Ghost. After confessing his faith, he united with Christ Temple #2 Church under the leadership of the late Pastor Lillian Mason. He later moved his membership serving under the late Bishop Edwin H. Vaughn and Bishop William D. Pippins. Richard joined Bethel Tabernacle Apostolic Church in 2005, serving under the late Suffragan Bishop Owen Young and current pastor, District Elder Alford Amos. Richard was an ordained minister. For over 60 years, Richard served faithfully in ministry …show more content…

His eldest son Richard Whitfield, Jr. preceded him in death. He leaves behind to cherish his memory: sons, Larry Whitfield (Vanessa) and Philip Fox (Gwendolyn); daughters, Sandra Kay Whitfield, Eva O’Brien, and Elaine Dodson (George); step-daughters, Gina Armstrong, Tonya Moore (Charles), Charlene Howard, and La ’Tasha Webster; 21 grandchildren, 46 great-grandchildren, 9 great-great-grandchildren, and a host of nieces, nephews, and loving relatives and

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