Arthur Whittom

© Cheyenne Star

27 Mar 1941

Submitted by: Wanda Purcell

Mr. Arthur Whittom of Desdemona, Texas, died March 8, 1941 of heart trouble, at the home of his sister, Mrs. Charles Maltby.

His parents, Mr. and Mrs. John Whittom made the run into the Cheyenne country in 1892 and settled three miles east of Cheyenne. They were from Clarendon, Texas. Arthur and his sister, Pearl, were small children then.

He has owned a farm near Cheyenne until last year.

He was 58 years old.

Arthur will be remembered for his kindly disposition, and as one who never made enemies.

He is mourned by his sister and family, Mr. and Mrs. Charles Maltby and two nieces and three nephews, besides many friends.

His remains were laid to rest in the Desdemona Cemetery at Desdemona, Texas.