Gene D. Whitney

OTTAWA – Gene “Picks” Whitney died at home by the warmth of his fireplace with his dog, Harley, at his feet and the love of his family holding his hands, just the way he wanted it. No obituary could do his life justice, so let Delbert McClintons’ lyrics tell it by the song “ I Had A Real Good Time.”

Well, I love this life but it’s doing me in

Just in case I don’t ever see you again

I had a real good time, I love the wine

The women and song and the carryin’ on

I had a real good time.

I’ve been around the block a time or two

‘Round every corner there’s somethin’ new

I had a real good time, I just love the wine

I love the women and song and the carryin’ on

I had a real good time.

There’s a big ‘ole world of opportunity

For a man that sings the blues

You learn a lot more about life

From the things you’re not supposed to do

I got a way with women keep ‘em around

That’s the kind of thing you don’t turn down

I had a real good time, I just love the wine

The women and song and the carryin’ on

I had a real good time!

Come celebrate Pick’s life at his home on Saturday, October 17th, starts at 11:00 a.m.  and goes until sundown. Come as you are, and have a real good time!