James Russell Ping of Waco passed away Friday, May 20, 2016, at St. Catherine Center. Services will be 2:00 p.m., Thursday, May 26, at First Baptist Church Chapel with Rev. Dr. Randall Perry officiating. A reception will follow in the church parlor. James was born October 1, 1933, in Elnora, Indiana, to Russell and Jeretta Ping. He retired after 23 years in the U.S. Air Force and after 30 years with the Veterans Administration. He was also a member of First Baptist Church of Waco. He was preceded in death by his parents. He is survived by his wife of 51 years, Mary Helen Ping of Waco; two sons, David Westerfield and life partner, Thomas Weigl, of Cedar Creek Lake, Texas and Mark Westerfield and wife, Pam, of Round Rock, Texas; three grandchildren, Josh, Amanda and Ashley; and four great-grandchildren; and one brother, Robert Ping and wife, Kay, of Topeka, Kansas; The family wishes to thank Providence Hospice and the nurses of the fourth floor of St. Catherine Center. The family invites you to leave a message or memory in our “Memorial Guestbook” at www.WHBfamily.com.
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