Merrell Dwese Whidden, 92, of a lifelong resident of Hardee County passed away on Friday, May 15, 2020 at his sons' home in Davenport, Fl. He was born in Limestone, Florida, December 26, 1927. Merrell worked as a lineman for Preco. He was a member of Oak Grove Baptist Church in Wauchula, Fl. Merrell proudly served in the United States Navy.


He was preceded in death by his parents, Sim and Veda Kay Whidden, his loving wife of 59 years Patsy Sue Whidden and his brother, Donnell Whidden.

He is survived by his son, Merrell D. "Todd" Whidden wife Mary of Davenport, Fl.; daughters, Tricia Thompson of Sarasota, Fl.; Cherye Whidden of Fl.; grandchildren, Nikki Murphy husband T.C., Justin Whidden wife Allie, Jarrett Whidden, and Michelle Thompson. great-grandchildren, Tucker Murphy, Claire Murphy, Hutch Whidden, Hendrix Whidden, and Hartley Whidden.

A Visitation will be held in the Robarts Garden Chapel Tuesday, May 19, 2020 at 10:00 am.
Funeral Services will follow on Tuesday, May 19, 2020 at 11:00 AM
Interment will take place at Oak Grove Cemetery.
Reverend Jim Davis will officiate the services.