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Samuel Whitt Obituary
1946-2018
Sam Whitt passed away peacefully at home on September 4, 2018 in Houston, Texas surrounded by his family. Born in Washington, D.C. on June 23, 1946, Sam was raised in Carolina Beach, North Carolina and Washington, D.C., where he met the love of his life and future wife in grade school. He is best remembered for his witty sense of humor, story-telling, love of reading, passion for the arts, fishing, and sports.
Upon graduating from Mount St. Mary's University, Sam was commissioned into the United States Marine Corps. He earned his Juris Doctor degree from Catholic University and was admitted to the North Carolina State Bar, and then entered active duty. Sam rose to the rank of Captain and received the Certificate of Commendation from the Commanding General. Following his military service, he entered private law practice in North Carolina. Sam spent the latter part of his career in the oil business, traveling around the world and living on four continents. He retired from Technip as Vice President Law.
Sam is survived by his devoted wife of 50 years, Teresa; his beloved daughters, Jennifer and Jessica; and sisters-in-law Mary Beth Cater and Ann Maddock. He is preceded in death by his parents, Samuel Cramer Whitt Sr. and Linda D'Amico Whitt, and his mischievous Labrador Retriever, Rusty.
A visitation and rosary service at Memorial Oaks Funeral Home in Houston will be held Friday, September 7 from 2 to 4 p.m. to be followed by a graveside service at 10 a.m. on Monday, September 10 at Mt. Gur Cemetery in Kernersville, North Carolina. Honorary pallbearers are Robert Whitt, Joe Malloy, Marty Samson, John Dotson, Jeffrey Tribiano, and Sidney Maddock. Memorial donations may be made to Doctors Without Borders.
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Tookie Mitchell-Gentilcore
December 18, 2018
Terry,
Sending prayers and condolences and hope that sadness will be replaced with warm memories. Know your friends from Chillum and Hyattsville share your grief.
Sonia Leon
December 5, 2018
Dear Terry, so sorry to hear about Sam. I always enjoyed being with him and you. This is a great loss. I have wonderful memories of you both. You had a wonderful and exciting life together.
I tried multiple times to contact you tgrough the years, but was unsuccessful. If you are ever in this area, please contact me. I would love to catch up with you.
You were one of my dearest friends in high school whom i have never forgotten and so was Sam. I would love to reconnect. God bless you and your family.
Bonnie Boyle Cote 2737 Devonshire Pl, NW, #101
December 4, 2018
Dear Terry,
Mary Ellen McBride notified members of Regina High class of '64 of your loss. So many years have passed but memories are still vivid of good times with you and Sam . May God bless you and your family.
Bonnie Boyle Cote
Pam Avery
December 1, 2018
I am so sorry to learn of Sam's passing. I worked at Technip and knew him well by his visits sitting in my office while waiting to speak with my boss. He told many stories including sharing his happiness of going on cruise vacations with his wife and a stack of good books. My thoughts and prayers are with Sam's family and know the many years of wonderful memories made with Sam will comfort you in your time of grieving.
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