Lane A. Whitman

.Lane Autry Whitman, age 74, of Eaton, OH and formerly of Chapmanville, WV, passed away on Monday, July 14, 2014 at the Dayton VA Hospital Hospice Unit, Dayton, OH. He was born June 27, 1940 in Logan, WV to the late Enoch and Fay (Farmer) Whitman. Mr. Whitman proudly served his country in the U.S. Army for 21 years, serving two tours in the Vietnam War. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his brother James O. Whitman. He is survived by his sons Paul G. (Carol) Whitman of Medina, OH, Doulphus D. (Beverly) Whitman of Eaton, OH and Enoch (Renee) Whitman of Cuyahoga Falls, OH; brother William H. (Carol) Whitman of Plandome, NY; sisters Regina Bromley of Baltimore, MD and Betty Workman of Virginia Beach, VA; and numerous grandchildren, great grandchildren, nieces and nephews. Services were held in Chapmanville, WV. Girton Schmidt & Boucher Gard Funeral Home, Eaton, OH is assisting the family with local arrangements. In lieu of flowers, the family asks that you simply thank a veteran for services they rendered to our country. Online condolences and other remembrances may be sent to the family by visiting www.gsbfuneralhome.com.