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William Whitby

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William Whitby obituary, 1943-2016, Huntersville, NC

BORN

1943

DIED

2016

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James Funeral Home

10520 Arahova Drive

Huntersville, North Carolina

William Whitby Obituary

William Edward Whitby HUNTERSVILLE - William Edward Whitby, 72, of Huntersville went to be with his Lord on March 12, 2016. He was born on July 29, 1943 in Nottoway County, VA to the late William and Edna Whitby. Bill signed with the Minnesota Twins in June 1961 as a pitcher. He pitched 1963-65 with the Old Charlotte "Hornets". He married "Miss Hornet" of 1964 in 1965 and she was his faithful wife of 50 years. Survivors include his wife Donelle Ranson Whitby; sons, William Brian Whitby (Kim) of Huntersville and Kevin Hunter Whitby (Laura) of Charlotte; grandchildren, Delaney, Blakely and Davis; siblings, Ann Golden, Nancy Kerns and Elsie Shelton. Memorials may be made to Huntersville A.R.P. Church, PO BOX 316, Huntersville, NC 28070 or Hospice of Charlotte, 1420 E 7th St. Charlotte, NC 28204. A memorials service will be held at 2 PM Saturday, March 19 at Huntersville A.R.P. Church with visitation to follow in the family life center. James Funeral Home of Huntersville is serving the family. www.jamesfuneralhomeLKN.com.

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Published by Charlotte Observer on Mar. 14, 2016.

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June 17, 2016

Donelle,
Praying for you in your loss. Bask in God's Peace.
Eddie Stovall

March 23, 2016

Donnell sorry to hear about Bill, I considered him one of good guys in baseball and a good friend and team mate.

March 18, 2016

Dear Donelle & family I am so glad you all came into my life. Will miss Bill & always remember his love of baseball. You are all in our thoughts & prayers. Love you Kay & the Osborne family.

Mike Dugan

March 15, 2016

To the Whitby Family:

The world of baseball has lost one of its brothers.

I will remember you in my prayers.

March 15, 2016

It was truly a privilege and an honor to be Bill's hospice nurse.
Love and prayers,
Cheryl Trammell RN Hospice of Charlotte

Marc Philemon

March 15, 2016

Donelle I am so sorry for your loss, I worked with Bill at Mclean years ago. I can still see him walking down the dock with his head bobing and huge smile. Never heard a cross word, always positive always gave his all. He loved his family and was a good example for all to follow. I ask Gods love and grace surround you and the family during this time. Bill has gone to see the King..

Crystal Doty

March 14, 2016

Donelle, we are so sorry for your family's loss. We are so grateful to have had the honor of knowing and loving "Farmer Bill". What a beautiful legacy of family and friends he created to celebrate! Love, Rick, Crystal, Luke & Ava

Cheri Thompson

March 14, 2016

Donelle - our thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time. Much Love, Cheri Thompson/Edward Jones

March 14, 2016

Donelle I am so sorry for your loss.

Michael Smith

Margaret Anne Rhodes

March 14, 2016

Donelle, words are hard to find when your husband dies. I was thinking of you and your family as I read Bill's obituary this morning. So sorry.
Take care! Anne Seay Rhodes

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