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Benny "Pudden" Whitney Jr.

Benny Whitney Obituary

Benny "Pudden" Whitney Jr. Albion Benny "Pudden" Whitney Jr., age 56, of Albion passed away Wednesday December 3, 2008 at Heartland Health Care of Battle Creek, Michigan. He was born February 16, 1952 in Albion to Benny and Arlene (Howard) Whitney Sr. He was a 1968 Graduate of Washington Gardner High School, he delivered automobiles for several car dealers in the area. He was a member of the Lewis Chapel A.M.E. Church in Albion. He is survived by his mother, Arlene Whitney of Albion; 1 son, Charles Flores of Mason; 2 grandsons; 2 sisters, Charmaine (Charles) Eagen of Jackson and Benita Whitney of Battle Creek; 4 brothers, Charles (Sheila) Coleman of Battle Creek, Gordon Whitney of Jackson, Gus (LaVon) Coleman and Frederick Muhammad of Los Angeles, California. Besides his father, he was preceded in death by a brother, Bruce Coleman. Funeral services will be Friday December 12, 2008 at Noon at Lewis Chapel A.M.E. Church- Albion with the Rev. Donald L. Phillips, III officiating. Family Hour will be Friday December 12, 2008 from 11:00 a.m. until time of service. Burial will follow at Riverside Cemetery-Albion.

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Published by Battle Creek Enquirer on Dec. 7, 2008.

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Eugene wingate

December 12, 2008

MS Arlene and family I knew pudden all his life and he was a good man who always had a smile on his face even when times were not good. God must have plans for him. God bless all of you.

Deborah Chatman

December 11, 2008

Aunt Arlene & family,
The Lord is with you ALL, carrying you thru this sorrowful time, you have been through a lot this year, but, "our Lord is still on the throne" and HE cares and continues to Love you even more.
Love you,
The family of

Myra Stallworth-Hayes

December 11, 2008

Ms Arlene, I pray that God will bless you and your family, and you find peace and comfort knowing Pudden no longer has to suffer.

Just know you are in our prayers.

Myra, Grayling, Thaddies
(Stallworth/Wingate

Robert Vest,lll

December 10, 2008

Dear Aunt Arlene-
The depth of your sorrow can only be understood by you. Other family members, like myself, can only offer blessings and support. Benny Jr. was special in many ways. A very kind soul. I will never forget him.
Robert Vest, lll
1st cousin

Donna Nance

December 10, 2008

To my dear Aunt Arlene and family, I know little counsin Pudden is at home with our Lord. No longer suffering and in pain. He will truly be missed by all because of his sweet loving attitude he gave to all.May he rest in peace.

Tamara Buckel

December 10, 2008

Our hearts and thoughts are with the Coleman and Whitney families during this sad ocassion. Pudden was a cousin that will always be special and a true light to our family. He was dearly loved and will be truly missed.

Carolyn Davidson Miller

December 9, 2008

Dear Family, May we all be comforted by the love and peace of the Lord Almighty. Love you alway cuz
Lucy

Rhonda Little

December 8, 2008

To Gordon and the Whitney/Coleman families. We are so sorry to learn about the passing of Pudden. You have all suffered too many losses this year with the passing of Loretta and now Pudden, and both so young. May the Lord bless you and keep you while we keep you in our thoughts and prayers.

Keith & Rhonda (Lackey) Little

Roselyn Hodges

December 7, 2008

Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.

Don Wright

December 7, 2008

My heartfelt condolences to the Whitney family over your loss.
"Pudden" brought a smile to all that knew him, he was always one to put you in a better mood. He will be sadly missed. God must have needed him badly to call him back so soon.

Lynnette Fowler (McCullough)

December 7, 2008

My God bless you all at your time of loss. I remember as if it were yesturday those many cold days @ the albion ice skating pond w/ Pudden & Joe "Mac". Those two taught so many of us the way to have good,clean fun and how to learn @ the same time..We need more people like those guys today to work w/ our youth! Pudden,you will be forever in our hearts and on the ice. May God bless you all in this difficult time.

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