Orlo J. Whitford, one of ten children born to Edward M. and Josephine Burdick Whitford, died at his home in Farina, January 22, 1944.
He was born at Farina and lived his entire life in the community. He was twice married - September 15, 1898, to Emma Ferrill, and to this union three children were born: Mrs. Josephine Hutchins of Chicago, Ill.; Mrs. Mable Kinkaid of Marea, Ill.; and Edward of Farina. The wife and mother died May 27, 1918. The children survive.
December 3, 1921, he was united in marriage with Caroline Soldner. One child was born, Ira Neil, who died in infancy.
He united with the Seventh Day Baptist Church at Farina when thirteen years of age and continued his membership until his death. He was faithful in his attendance upon all its appointments. Funeral services were conducted at the Seventh Day Baptist church January 24, by the pastor, Rev. C. L. Hill, and burial was made in the Farina cemetery.
Aside from his wife and children, he is survived by three sisters, Mrs. Millie Whitford, Mrs. Edith Davis, and Mrs. Mary Ware; by two brothers, Max and Elmer; four grandchildren, and many other relatives, friends, and neighbors.
C. L. H.
