On October 8, 2008, James H. Whisman, Sr. Beloved husband of 55 years of Margaret M. Whisman. Devoted father of Rita Buck, James Whisman, Jr. and Brian Whisman. Loving grandfather of seven and great-grandfather of one. Dear brother of Blanch Erlich. He was born in West Virginia in 1934. During his career, he was a Chemical Engineer for Exxon. He had many hobbies including flea market and cars. He loved to tinker.