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HUBERT WHITFIELD Obituary
Hubert and his high school sweetheart Ilene were both born in the rural community of Calvary, Ga., in the 1920s. They've been married 71 years and both have been pillars of Immanuel Baptist Church here in Colonial Heights for over 55 years. Ilene is keeping family spirits high with plenty of love.
Hubert is survived by three children, Daniel and wife, Rosina, Larry and wife, Susan, and Sandra Hunter (son-in-law, Bronson Hunter, is predeceased); seven grandchildren, Michael and wife, Holley, Hamilton and wife, Marianne, Jason Hunter and wife, Caycee, Jordan Hunter, and Katie, Joni and Skyler Whitfield; and three great-grandchildren, Madison and Colston Whitfield, and Bronson Hunter.
Hubert was always kind, honest and charming. His community service was reflected in his service as past president of the Petersburg Retail Merchants Association, as well as his being past president of the Colonial Heights Lions Club. Chances are if you've purchased a boat, outboard motor or Harley-Davidson motorcycle in Petersburg, Va., you knew Captain Whit.
Visitation will be from 3 to 4:30 p.m. Sunday, June 29, 2014, at E. Alvin Small Funeral Home, 2033 Boulevard, Colonial Heights, 804-526-3400. Service will be at 11 a.m. Monday, June 30, 2014, at Immanuel Baptist Church, 620 Lafayette Ave., Colonial Heights, 804-526-3276. Funeral procession will proceed to Southlawn Memorial Park for interment. After the proceedings there will be a reception at Immanuel Baptist in the Fellowship Hall. Flowers are welcome or if anyone wants to honor Hubert with a donation, Mr. Whitfield would like for his church, Immanuel Baptist, to be the considered. We are adding a website, HubertWhitfield.net, please go online and read the list of loving family members, Mr. Whitfield's World War II service and many other accomplishments. Please leave your remembrances. Condolences may registered at www.ealvinsmall.com.
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Memories and Condolences
for HUBERT WHITFIELD
Frances Sublett
June 18, 2019
Jimmy and I thought alot of Hubert and his wife.
Jeanne Rainey
October 10, 2014
To family and friends. I was sorry to hear about Hubert but I know he is happy up in heaven. I hope your memories bring you comfort.
Lawrence & Jo Ann Mitchell
July 6, 2014
Ilene, So very sad to hear that Hubert had passed . our thoughts and prayers are with you and all your family . What a great roll model Hubert was for all humanity.May God Bless and comfort all of his family and friends .
Our Love and Prayers are with you.
Richard Ward
July 2, 2014
I will always remember and be grateful to Mr. Whitfield and all the Whitfields for the support and friendship he and they gave to my family during the most difficult time in my family's life. I cannot think back on my childhood days without fond memories of my time with him at church and in his home. What a blessing you and yours have been to me and mine!
MIKE & SUSAN NAUSEEF
June 30, 2014
Take comfort in knowing that now you have a special guardian angel to watch over you.
June 29, 2014
my prayers and thoughts go with the family in this time of their loss. May all of the fond memories comfort you.
Lou Hair(Caycee's Grandmother)
Janet Johnson Dailey
June 28, 2014
Ilene and family, I am so saddened to hear of Hubert's passing. You were always such a great couple and I know he will be missed by many. Please know that you are in my thoughts and prayers. May memories help to sustain you during this difficult time. With love and deepest sympathy.
Jeanne Evans
June 28, 2014
Ilene and family,
So sorry for your loss of your loved one. Whit was a wonderful man, and good friend to our family. He would even sometimes take up for me, loved that. I will always remember that smile. You all are in our thoughts and prayers.
Love. Jeanne. Congdon. Evans
June 28, 2014
Truly one of the finest Christian gentlemen I have ever known. Beginning when I was just a youngster under foot, my entire life has been influenced in many ways by his positive spirit, encouragement and wisdom. Here is a man truly prepared for glory. Our sincere condolences. David & Susan Angel
Bill Thompson
June 27, 2014
Ilene & Family: There are no words to express our feelings except that our prayers are with you and the family. I do have many fond memories of the many visits Hubert and I made together. The Bible studies at your house bring back good times. I expect to see Hubert again. May God Bless all of you.
Cindy James
June 27, 2014
Dear Sandy,
Please know my thoughts are with you during this difficult time. Both our dads were past presidents of the Colonial Heights Lion's Club.
elizabeth Bishop
June 27, 2014
ILENE & FAMILY: I realize at a time like this, there is very little one can do or say. But, I do want you to know you have my deepest sympathy. God needed another angel so he called Hubert home. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. Love, Elizabeth
Pete Carwile
June 26, 2014
Sandra,
My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.Many good things come to mind when I think of your Dad.
June 26, 2014
Ilene,
Our prayers are with you and your family. He is a special person that we know we will see again someday.
Jason and Terry Jones
Chris (Kuykendall)Grabruck
June 26, 2014
Sandra,
So Sorry for your loss. Thoughts and prayers are with you.
Chris
June 26, 2014
Ilene,
Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. We have MANY GOOD MEMORIES of both of you.
Jimmy and Frances (Sublett)
Jerry & Kathy Parker
June 26, 2014
Ilene and family,
We have lost a dear brother, friend and faithful prayer supporter, but look forward to a reunion in heaven. Know that we love you and are praying for you.
Sue Thompson
June 26, 2014
Sandy,
So sorry for the loss of your sweet Daddy. I will be thinking of you all during this sad and difficult time.
Eileen Cheely Barrett
June 26, 2014
Grief can be so hard, but our special memories help us cope. Remembering you and your loved one today and always.
Leslee Absher
June 26, 2014
Sandra and family, May warm and precious memories carry you thru this difficult time.
Adam Prior
June 26, 2014
We're all thinking of the whole Whitfield family. Best - The Priors
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