Robert Perry Whisenhunt

Robert Perry Whisenhunt was born on Monday, July 26, 1971, at Baylor Hospital, in Dallas, Texas. He peacefully drew his last breath on Monday, January 5th, 2026, at Baylor Hospital, in Dallas, Texas. He was 54 years old at the time of his passing. All of his siblings and his mother, as well as other family and friends, were present at the time of his death. Robert is survived by his father, Richard Whisenhunt and his wife Laura of Midlothian, Texas, his mother, Betty Whisenhunt of Seagoville, Texas, his brother Ricky Whisenhunt and his wife Renee of Mulberry, Florida, his sister Cheryl Owens and her husband David of Staunton, Virginia, his sister Sharlotte Spurlock of Farmers Branch, Texas, niece and nephews, Joshua Whisenhunt, Jacob Owens, Preston Whisenhunt, Nick Owens, Zachary Whisenhunt, Michael Whisenhunt, Sarah Owens, Brodie Spurlock and Seth Spurlock, great nieces and nephews, Austin, Finn, Jayden, Emma, Wade, Julie, Owen, Vyssira, Westley, Oliver, and Leonore, as well as numerous uncles, aunts and cousins. Robert graduated from Midlothian High School in 1989. He immediately took a position with Nation’s Bank working in the vault in Dallas, Texas. Simultaneously, he worked to create his own lawn and garden business on the side. When Robert was 21, he started training with JB Hunt where he would eventually gain his CDL license, which would allow him to join the truck driving industry and travel throughout the United States. He worked with several different companies throughout his career and he enjoyed seeing some of the most beautiful places in our nation during all of his travels. Robert also had a love for horses and this would lead him to start his own horse training business in 2005. He continued helping and working with many clients, neighbors and friends through the years and his wisdom and gentleness contributed to many successful stories for owners and their horses. Nature and wildlife were also things that Robert enjoyed. You could often find him floating down the river in a kayak or camping near the bank of any body of water. He loved the outdoors and it brought peace to him. He loved the mountains and horseback riding, sharing time with family, teaching nieces and nephews how to ride a horse properly and how to shoot a gun with accurate precision. Robert also loved reading and discussing scripture as well as listening to gospel music. Robert took pride in all that he did through his life and so many people benefited from his willingness to teach and share this knowledge. Robert will be missed in so many ways, but that tender and giving heart, that laugh, that chuckle, that smile…who could ever forget? We are forever touched and blessed because we were allowed to be a part of Robert's life! There are no words that can adequately express how much he will be missed! Visitation with the family will be held from 1:00 - 2:00 pm on Saturday, January 17, 2026, at Griffin-Roughton Funeral Home. Funeral service will be held at 2:00 pm immediately following the visitation at Griffin-Roughton Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Harold Followwell officiating. Interment will follow at Hamilton-Beemam Cemetery. Pall Bearers will be: Joshua Whisenhunt, Preston Whisenhunt, Zackary Whisenhunt, Michael Whisenhunt, Mark Followwell, and Mickey Followwell.

Robert Perry Whisenhunt

July 26, 1971 - January 5, 2026