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Elliot Eugene Whitehurst

Chesapeake - Elliot Eugene Whitehurst, 82, of Chesapeake, passed away peacefully at home, Tuesday, April 3, 2018.

Born in Norfolk, he was the son of the late Elliot Timothy Whitehurst and Lillian Thrift Whitehurst. Gene was a graduate of Maury High School and later Old Dominion University. He was a Civil Engineer with the Army Corps of Engineers, and retired after 41 years of service. A long-time member of Great Bridge Baptist Church, he served on various committees, the Board of Deacons and taught Sunday school for more than 25 years. Most of all, Gene will be remembered as a compassionate, loving man, who offered wisdom at just the right moments.

Survivors include his loving wife of 63 years, Betty Waters Whitehurst; sons, Dennis Whitehurst (Linda), Dan Whitehurst (Kay); grandchildren, Joshua, Brittany (Steve), Jordan (Lauren), Andrew and Kaylyn; great-grandchildren, Kylee, Kinslee, Jamison and Jaxson; sisters, Patti Rochevot (Jack) and Gayle Winborne (John), extended family including, Richard (Annelies), David, and Jay Winborne, Erica Cottrell (Jeff), Joanne Olsen (Eric), and many other wonderful family and friends.

The funeral service will be conducted at 2:00 p.m., Sunday, April 8, 2018 at Great Bridge Baptist Church. Rev. Chuck Moseley and Rev. Walter Whitehurst will officiate. The interment will follow in Rosewood Memorial Park, Virginia Beach.

The family will receive friends from 3:00 to 5:00 p.m., Saturday at Oman Funeral Home & Crematory, Chesapeake.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Building Fund of Great Bridge Baptist Church, 640 Battlefield Blvd., S., Chesapeake, VA 23322.

Friends are invited to share memories and sign the online guest book at www.omanfh.com.

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Published by The Virginian-Pilot on Apr. 5, 2018.
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Mrs. Whitehurst , Dennis & Family

We wanted to tell you we are sorry for your loss and all of our thoughts and prayers are with you and all of the family.

Dana & Timmy Coggins & Big David & David Wayne Weatherly

April 7, 2018

Sorry for your loss. My heartfelt condolence and prayers are with you and yours family. He was a grate person. Padam

Padam Jain

April 5, 2018

Terrence Getchell

April 5, 2018

Mrs. Whitehurst, Dennis, Dan and families, I only recently met Mr. Whitehurst, but I could immediately tell the type of man, husband and father he was. He was so spirited, kind, accepting, and enjoyed having a good time! I wished I could have gotten to know him so much better before his illness. Even so, I considered him a friend and was so saddened to hear of his passing. I believe friends are a gift from God. They bring us joy and happiness, and touch our lives in special ways, even only for a minute. That's why I can truly say how fortunate I am to have met Mr. Whitehurst and to have spent time with him! My prayers are with you all at this difficult time.

Angela Anderson

April 5, 2018

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3:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.

Oman Funeral Home & Crematory

653 Cedar Road, Chesapeake, VA 23322

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Great Bridge Baptist Church

640 Battlefield Blvd., Chesapeake, VA

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Virginia Beach, VA

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