Joe Bill Whipker
November 28, 1947 ~ June 3, 2016
Joe Bill Whipker, 68, of Columbus, died at 4:12 p.m., June 3, 2016, at I. U. Health University Hospital in Indianapolis. Joe Bill was born Nov. 28, 1947, in Columbus, the son of Harry and Eileen Hull Whipker and Joann Whipker. He married Donna K. Walters on Oct. 7, 1967. She preceded him in death on Aug. 5, 2014. Joe Bill served Bartholomew County for 30 years as a deputy sheriff and retired in 2012. He was on the Bartholomew County Council for 12 years and was an active member of the republican party, serving as a precinct committeeman for several years. Though retired, Joe Bill was an active member of the F.O.P. and attended the national conventions and enjoyed participating in the program, “Shop with a COP.” In his leisure time Joe Bill spent time on the river in Madison, traveled, fished and played dominoes. Joe Bill was a member of East Columbus Christian Church. Survivors include his father; a son, Kristopher Joseph (Genay) Whipker of Columbus; a daughter, Jenny (Darren) Davis of Columbus; and a granddaughter, Coleen Faye Davis of Columbus. He was preceded in death by his mothers and his wife.
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Shotgun Joe, with all of the ribbing you took, you always came though. You always had our backs. With your shot gun in hand you always went through the door first to make sure no one got hurt. We all had fun at the pool parties. Joe you will be missed.
My sincere sympathy Nancy Whipker
Your family is in our thoughts and prayers
You will always be in our hearts &9829; God Bless
Joe Bill will truly be missed. He was always a pleasure to talk with and work with. I always loved hearing about his trips and adventures. He served his county well.