McMinnville resident and Gary, Ind., native Thomas Daniel Whitmore, 70, was born March 17, 1946 and died Jan. 17 at his residence following an extended illness.A retired truck driver with Sullens Trucking and a member of McMinnville First Freewill Baptist Church, he was the son of the late Daniel and Florence Cleveringa Whitmore.He was married Aug. 15, 1981 to Frances Floyd Whitmore of McMinnville. In addition to his wife, he is survived by two children and spouse, Bryan Scott and Shellie Whitmore of Whiteland, Ind., and Todd Alan Whitmore of McMinnville; two sisters and brother-in-law, Connie Dykstra of Lafayette, Ind., and Debbie and Tim Armstrong of Wheatfield; three grandchildren, Abbiegail, Allison and Andrew Whitmore, all of Whiteland; several nieces and nephews; and special niece, Sheila Smith and husband Michael. Funeral service will be held Friday, Jan. 20 at 2 p.m. at High’s Chapel with Bill Eversole officiating.