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Brad Alan Whetstine, age 40 passed away Thursday, October 14, 2010 at his residence in Bloomington. He was a former resident of Nineveh.

He was born on November 2, 1969 in Franklin to Bobby Gene & Phyllis Marie (King) Whetstine. Brad was a 1988 graduate of Indian Creek High School and went on to earn his Bachelors degree from Indiana University. During college, he worked as a photographer for the college newspaper, where he won several awards for his work in Journalism. Brad also authored a story "Augustinian Influences" published in "patterns for a purpose" a text book used for freshmen college courses.

Prior to attending Indiana University, Brad worked for Holbrook Manufacturing in Franklin for 12 years. He enjoyed building model ships & sailboats, attending musicals, plays and the opera. Brad loved to read about history and folk art. He played the banjo and saxophone and enjoyed spending time with his two basset hounds.

Brad is survived by his loving parents: Bobby G. & Phyllis M. Whetstine of Trafalgar; his special new love: Melissa Kirkwood of Bloomington; one sister: Lu Ann (Tim) Smith of Greenville, SC; one Brother: Richard L. (Pam) Whetstine of Nineveh; sister in law: Sandy Whetstine; 3 nieces and 2 nephews.

He is preceded in death by one brother: Norman "Butch" Whetstine, 2 nieces and 1 nephew.

The Rev. Danny Thomas will conduct a funeral service 7 pm Monday at Meredith - Clark Funeral Home Cremation & Personalization Center, 179 E. Mulberry St. in Morgantown. Friends may call from 5 to 7 pm on Monday at the funeral home.

In Lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made in honor of Brad to any organization or foundation of the donor's choosing.