Fred Thomas (Bud) Whitt, Jr.

Fred Thomas (Bud) Whitt, Jr, beloved son, husband, and dad, went to be with his Heavenly Father on January 1, 2015. He was preceded in death by parents, Fred T. Whitt, Sr, and Mary Elizabeth Pace Whitt, and sisters, Betty Wilson of Springfield, Va. and Evelyn Schilling of Roanoke.He is survived by his devoted wife of 59 years, Bettye P. Whitt; son, Tim Whitt and daughter, Pam Whitt of Roanoke along with several nieces and nephews. Special thanks to friends Larry and Annette Connor and James McCallum and Betty Tate for their devoted friendship and support. Bud was a long employee time of The Roanoke Times and served as Secretary Treasure of Local Union #60 during his tenure there. He continued to work and retired from Advance Auto Parts and The American Red Cross, respectively. Bud was an avid golf enthusiast and never missed an opportunity to play or watch the game. As a member of the Moose Lodge #284, he was quick to pick up the game with his many friends at the Lodge or golf vacations to Myrtle Beach. His wife and children wish to thank the Nursing, CNA, and Therapeutic Staffs at Salem Health and Rehabilitation Center.Viewing will be held at Oakey?s North Chapel on Sunday, January 4, 2015 from 2 to 4 p.m. and 6 to 8 p.m. Funeral services will be held 1 p.m. on Monday, January 5, 2014 at Melrose Baptist Church, with the Rev. Larry Sprouse and the Rev. Brenda Rowe officiating. The interment will follow in Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens. Arrangements by Oakey's North Chapel, 540.362.1237.