Marion Lindberg "Lindy" Whitehurst, 87 passed away peacefully Sunday January 11, 2015. He worked at the Paper Mill in Panama City Fl as a welder for 50 years. Lindy was a member of the St. Andrews Masonic Lodge #212 for over 60 years and was presented his certificate and pin on August 4, 2014. He served as Worshipful Master, Chaplain, District Instructor three times, District Deputy Grand Master, Grand Tyler for the Grand Lodge of Fl, and Grand Lodge Returns and Credentials Committee. He was a Scottish Rite Mason for 47 years, serving on numerous committees, including the Chairman of the Sick and Visitation committee, where he was steadfast in his visitations to Brothers in the hospital and nursing homes. Lindy was invested as a Knight Commander Court of Honour, and was coroneted a 33 degree Inspector General Honorary. He was also a charter member of The Shaddai Shrine Temple where he was past President of the Past Masters Unit, as well as a York Rite Mason and member of the Eastern Star. Lindy was one of the most well thought of and well liked Masons in the area. He was always willing to help with instruction or any Lodge with degree work and was an honorary member of most lodges in the area. He also served in the Navy in World War 11.

He was predeceased in death by his parents, William and Ollie Whitehurst, brothers, Sam and Bill Whitehurst, and son Keith Whitehurst.

He is survived by his loving wife of 68 years, Betty Whitehurst, daughter and son-in- law, Tamis Joy and Mardy Chambless, brother Coley(Loretta) Whitehurst, sister Velma (Cecil) Pippin, life long friend Rosa Williams, and numerous cousins, nieces, nephews and friends.

A Memorial Service will be held by Wilson Funeral Home Thursday January 22, 2015 at 11:00, with Chaplain Virgil Tillman officiating and Masonic Rite conducted by St. Andrews Lodge #212.

The family would like to express their thanks to Bay Medical Covenant Hospice for the wonderful care they provided during our stay and to Lindy's Masonic Brothers for their guidance and help.

At Lindy's request, in lieu of flowers donations may be made to St. Andrews Lodge No. 212, 1104 Bayview Avenue Panama City Fl 32401

You will be missed by all who knew and loved you, but will remain in our hearts forever, for we know you are at peace now. We love you Daddy