Donald M. Whitlow, 74, a lifelong resident of Monon, died at 5:30 p.m. Friday, May 13, 2011 at White County Memorial Hospital in Monticello. He was born December 24, 1936 in Monon to the late Walter and Florence Whitlow and was a 1955 graduate of Monon High School. Mr. Whitlow served in the United States Navy aboard the USS Colonial in damage control from 1955 until his honorable discharge in 1959. His marriage was to Mary Lou Pigg on March 12, 1960 at the First Baptist Church in Monon. She survives. He was a member of the Monon Community Church and a longtime member of the Monon Town Board. He was also a member of the Monon American Legion and Monon Masonic Lodge until both merged with Monticello. He also was on the Monon Volunteer Fire Department for many years and was a proud member of the Over The Hill Scooter Club. He also volunteered at the food bank in town. Mr. Whitlow retired from Wabash National Corporation from the maintenance department in 2001 after 11 years. Prior to that he worked for the Monon Railroad (and its successors) as a Car Man for 22 ½ years. Surviving with his wife is a son, Jeff Whitlow of Williamston, MI; a daughter, Shelley Stevenson (husband: Les) of Monon and 3 brothers, Glenn Whitlow (wife: Pat) of South Bend, IN, Leonard Whitlow (wife: Gwendolyn) of Monon and Kenneth Whitlow (wife: Betty) of Indianapolis. Don loved spending time with his family, especially his grandchildren, Craig, Lindsay, Hillary, Curtis and Sarah. Preceding him in death with his parents are 3 sisters, Ruby Hann, Verna "Perk" Waymire and Mary Stephens; a brother, Robert Whitlow and a grandson, Brock Johnson. He enjoyed his interaction with his friends, coffee time at the "round table" at the restaurant in Monon and daily trips to visit at the lumber yard. Don had an infectious personality and was always willing to lend a hand to help others around town. His scooter trips throughout Monon and surrounding towns brought him great joy. Friends may call from 2-8 p.m. Tuesday, May 17, 2011 at the Monon Community Church and also from 10 a.m. until the time of funeral service at 11 a.m. Wednesday, May 18, 2011 at the Church. Pastor's Don Newman and Russ Alley to co-officiate. Interment to follow in Monon Chapel Cemetery. Memorials may be made to the American Heart Association. Clapper Family Funeral Home of Monon is entrusted with his care.