Coan F. Whitlock, 89, of Terre Haute passed away Thursday, October 20, 2016 at home surrounded by loved ones.

Coan was born July 16, 1927 in Vigo County to Coan Whitlock and Christine (Metcalfe) Whitlock.

He is survived by his wife of 54 years, Ruth (McBride) Whitlock; three children, Rick (Andrea) Whitlock of Leavenworth, Indiana, Vangie (Bill) Glass of Spencer, Indiana and Terry (Delores) Whitlock of Terre Haute; grandchildren, Colin Glass of Anderson, Indiana, Megan Glass of Portland, Oregon, Coan A. Whitlock and Cora Whitlock, both of Terre Haute.

Coan was preceded in death by his parents.

Coan was a 1945 graduate of Pimento High School. He served in the United States Army from August 1946 to June 1948. He graduated from Indiana State University with a degree in Safety/Security Management and was a certified Safety professional. He was employed at Pfizer, Inc. for 43 years, retiring in 1990. Coan belonged to Lions Clubs International for 53 years. He served in many leadership roles including District Governor and President of the Indiana State Lions Cancer Foundation. He was also a 50 year member of Pimento Masonic Lodge 292. Coan made several mission trips to Central America and Mexico with the Lions Club to distribute eyeglasses. He was a member of Farmers' Chapel Community Church.

Services will be held Monday, October 24, 2016 at 11:00 a.m. at DeBaun Springhill Chapel, 85 East Springhill Drive, Terre Haute, Indiana. Visitation will be Sunday, October 23, 2016 from 2:00-6:00 p.m. at the funeral home. Pastor Terry Whitlock will be officiating; burial with military honors will be in Mount Pleasant Cemetery. If friends so desire, memorial contributions may be made to Pierson Township Lions Club or Heartland Hospice.