Delbert R. Whitchurch, age 77 of Clinton, Missouri passed away Thursday, February 21, 2013 at Golden Valley Memorial Hospital, Clinton, Missouri. Cremation with a private family service at a later date. The family suggests memorial contributions be made to Disabled American Vets and can be left in care of the funeral home. Fond memories and condolences may be left online at www.vansant-millsfuneralhome.com

Delbert was born October 14, 1935 in Clinton, Missouri the son of Lexie Thomas and Lucille (Lawler) Whitchurch. He served in the U.S. Air Force where he was an air craft mechanic. He was a member of the Disabled American Vets.

He was preceded in death by his parents, and brother, Kenneth Whitchurch.

Among survivors are his wife, Billie J. Whitchurch, of Clinton, Missouri; three daughters, Bird (Manuel) Oropeza of Clinton, Missouri, Lydia (John) Dalton of Appleton City, Missouri, and Shelley (Tim) Elliott of Deepwater, Missouri; 12 grandchildren, Virgil, Justin, Nick, Kelley, Kyle, Matthew, Brandon, Autumn, Danielle, Whitney, Lacey, and Dakota; 8 great-grandchildren, Truman, Gavin, Gabriela, Daniel, Karolyne, Madelynn, Thomas, and Skylar, as well as one sister, Jane White of Clinton, Missouri.

Services are under the direction of Vansant-Mills Funeral Home of Clinton, Missouri.