Wayne Dee Whittington (Plainview)

Wayne Dee Whittington, 66, of Turkey passed away peacefully on August 11, 2022 in Plainview, TX with his love Brenda Jones and his children by his side.

Dee was born on February 2, 1956 to Wayne and Evelyn Whittington in Matador, TX. Dee grew up in Quitaque and graduated Valley High School in 1974. He attended Clarendon College and graduated from Texas Tech University. Years later he received his Masters degree from West Texas A&M. He farmed and ranched for many years before retiring as a teacher. He loved the ranch, traveling and was a big fan of live music surrounded by his friends.

Dee is preceded in death by his parents, Wayne and Evelyn Whittington, and one sister, Laurine Gragson.

Dee is survived by his daughter, Magan Lambert and husband Jared of Plainview; son, Cody Whittington and wife Kenzie of Elk City, OK; son, Matt Whittington and wife Koreley of Stratford; two sisters, Jennifer Lord and Brenda Morris; Grandchildren, Cherub Miller and husband Brady, Jayton Whittington, Analiese Whittington, Piper Lambert, Maverick Whittington, Leland Lambert, Maiden Whittington, Kwil Whittington; and one great grandson, Callahan Wayne Miller.

Cremation arrangements are under the care of Kornerstone Funeral Directors of Plainview. A private family gathering will be held at a later date.