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Christopher Green
November 22, 2020
I was only able to meet Marvin once but I remember so well his kindness and warmth . His impressive clock collection and knowledge about them is still with me.
Royal Miree
November 22, 2020
Marvin, the best story teller and host I ever got to hang out with. I miss the back porch coffee visits
G David Singleton
January 26, 2015
I was sorry to learn of the passing of Dr. Whiting. I fondly recall our meeting at Ms. me rue S. Jamison's home where I gave him documented accounts of my time in Birningham , 1963 to 1975. His dedication to his craft was commendable
December 14, 2011
Dr. Whiting was also my English and Religion teacher at Lovett. He always wore a jacket with suede patches on the elbows and he smoked a pipe filled with cherry tobacco during class. He is to this day one of the best teachers I ever had. Jane Canipe Rooks
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craig b griffin
December 12, 2011
i was born in birmingham and grew up in bessemer. i met doctor whiting several years ago and got to know him passingly.
i always found him a very knowleadgable and more importantly a very kind gentle spirit.
my life will always be fuller for knowing doctor whiting.
after my own mother died i left alabama.
i now live in phoenix arizona and am very happy.
Kyra Hicks
July 14, 2011
To the Family of Dr. Whiting,
I just learned that he passed away. He was very generous to me as I researched connections between the quilter Harriet Powers and Birmingham, AL. He provided wonderful leads for me to follow, for which I'm grateful. Blessings to the family.
Julian Whiting
February 24, 2011
Marvin was a favorite cousin of mine who used to invite me to Columbus when he lived in a carriage house behind the palatial home of one of the Martin family members. He was such a kind and caring person. I attempted to get him to some Whiting family reunions but to no avail. I would certainly like to establish contact with his children. I will miss him.
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December 7, 2010
Marvin was a friend of long ago when he and I and others helped form the Society of Alabama Archivists. I remember him as a kind, gentle, and helpful friend. I am glad he came my way.
God bless,
Bill Sumners, Director, Southern Baptist Historical Library and Archives, Nashville, Tennessee
Marvin Whiting, a home, 2009
Steven Atha
December 5, 2010
Jim Connah
December 2, 2010
I knew him as Mr. Whiting when he was my 9th grade English teacher at Lovett in Atlanta. He terrified everybody in the class on his first day there in 1962 when he told us we'd read a book a week! He introduced us to Flannery O'Connor (whom he knew personally), Steinbeck (who won the Nobel Prize that year), Faulkner ("The Bear" with that interminable sentence), and for those of us who never read it, WINNIE THE POOH with its tremendous cast of memorable characters. I can trace my lasting love of literature to that class and appreciated Mr. Whiting for being a fine man and my best high school teacher. To his family, I extend my deepest, most sincere condolences.
Guy Wilson
December 1, 2010
I cherish the memories of my cousin Marvin, a man of great learning and gentle spirit. Some 50 years ago we had a great crisis in our family, and we shall forever be grateful for his love and active support in seeing us through that time. Our thoughts and prayers are with Matthew, Molly and their families.
Ron Joullian
December 1, 2010
Birmingham and indeed all of us who knew him have lost a treasure in Dr. Whiting, but Marvin will live on in his enormous legacy as well in the hearts and memories of those of us who came in contact with this extraordinary, humane and gifted man.
Resquiat in Pacem
Rachel Hodges
November 30, 2010
The world is dimmer without this truly remarkable gentleman. As a fellow librarian and Boston lover, Dr. Whiting and I bonded over many things, and I feel honored to have known him and am deeply saddened by his passing. My thoughts and prayers go out to his family.
Richard Miree
November 30, 2010
I will miss Marvin, the smell of pipe smoke, his stories and the projects he would have ready to go. I am honored to have shared time with Marvin.
Mary Jean LaMay
November 29, 2010
Birmingham is a better place for having Marvin as a resident and a collector. He was an original and thankfully he shared so much of himself with our city. He has left a wonderful legacy for each of us. Our prayers are with his family at this time of their loss.
Courtney Peterson
November 28, 2010
I was always happy to see Marvin's smiling face coming to the Framin' Shoppe. We will miss you.
Dwain Waldrep
November 28, 2010
It was a privilege to know, be inspired by, and learn history from Dr. Whiting. I have many fond memories of him. My prayers are with his family.
November 28, 2010
It was always such a joy and honor to work with Marvin!! Over the past few years, we framed many items, both personal and work related, for him and heard so many wonderful stories. Marvin had an infectious smile and way about him that we will all truly miss. God bless you Marvin and all that were left behind!! Becca McCrady , Framin' Shoppe Birmingham, AL
Steven Atha
November 28, 2010
A kind and generous man, a great intellect. I knew Mr. Whiting only casually, but truly enjoyed the few conversations I had with him. What a privilege to have known him.
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John Morse
November 28, 2010
Farewell to an admired and respected archivist and historian.
Judy Burchfield
November 28, 2010
Marvin's bright spirit brightened my life. I am blessed to have known him and honored to have been his friend. My prayers and heartfelt sympathy are with you and your children.
Marvin and his faithful Boston, Speedy Rabbit
Austin Cooper
November 28, 2010
Austin Cooper
November 28, 2010
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
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