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Whitey Ray Huitt True Texas legend and nearly famous, A.C. "Whitey Ray" Huitt made his transition from this earth April 15, 2011. Guitar player extraordinaire, he was also a singer, songwriter and storyteller, as well as husband, father and grandfather. Whitey Ray was born Aug. 24, 1937 in Ft. Bragg, NC to A.C. and Verna Ray Huitt. They moved to Austin in 1955, and he claimed that to be the luckiest day of his life. He is survived by his wife, Geri Lynn Huitt; daughters, Lisa Huitt Stackable and husband, Lynn, and Kimberly Chandler Harbison and husband, Marc; son, Sean Michael Huitt and wife, Sarah. He is also survived by his six granddaughters, Sara Jasmine Huitt, Kasy Rae Huitt, Tearra Marie Huitt, Taylor Chandler, Sophie Jane Huitt and Kelly Stackable, all who loved their Poppy bigger than the sky! He is survived by two sisters, Gail Huitt and Debie McFerin, and one nephew, Max. Whitey Ray was a member of Austin Scottish Rite, Austin Masonic Lodge #12 and a member of Ben Hur Shriners. A celebration of his life will be held at the 290 Bar on Sunday, May 22nd at 2:00 p.m.

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Published by Austin American-Statesman on Apr. 21, 2011.

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James "Chip" Scully

April 15, 2020

You were a great guy and good friend. The ride in the yellow 1955 T-Bird was memorable as well as our double dating in your parents black Cadillac. I hope that we will meet again someday. Rest In Peace my dear old friend. As ever, Chip Scully

Patty Metrolis

May 18, 2011

My heart broke with the news of Whitey's passing. Geri, he was your love and mine too.....many years ago. Whitey and I were the dancing rage in the 1957-58. He was so great at dancing. Fly free my friend. Rest in sweet peace. Pat (Young) Metrolis

Chip Scully

May 13, 2011

Well Whitey, I wish we could have met again before you departed. I'll never forget you. We had some fun times
together back in the high school days.
Rest In Peace old friend. You will be
missed by all. My sincere condolences to your family and loved ones.

darlene freitag

April 26, 2011

Gail and Debbie,
We are so sorry to hear of Whitey's death.
I remember meeting him years ago and he was so full of life.
The passing of a sibling is tough. You, and all of his family, are in our thoughts.
Darlene & Brent

April 25, 2011

Over the years, I had lost touch with Whitey. I remember the days at the Flag that I owned and going to my friend Whitey's for a haircut & beer.
Don Guillett, Austin, TX

johnny barbato

April 25, 2011

He was a friend and a hero!
He was born for THE MUSIC
He lived for THE MUSIC
He died for THE MUSIC

Aint many men like that
GOD GOTTA GOODN
Love u Whitey

johnny barbato

WR's BD last Fall

Hugh Sparks

April 23, 2011

I'd known Whitey Ray back in the '70s but had lost touch until about three years ago when he recognized me in the Hwy 290 Bar. He asked if I still played bass and then hired me on the spot. We became very good friends again and spent many hours on the porch and, more recently, chatting and napping in the house. Sure gonna miss you, my friend. Thanks for some really fun times picking together!

Winker Withaneye

April 23, 2011

I'm so sorry to hear of Whitey Ray's passing. He brought so much joy to so many people and will be missed by one and all who knew him. RIP my friend!

Nick Vogel

April 23, 2011

I was lucky to be able to play with Whitey Ray, and even luckier to count him as a friend!

Mike Kearney

April 23, 2011

Geri, I was blessed in being able to see you both recently, and am honored to be his friend. I will always treasure memories of the quiet moments on the porch, and the "not so quiet" moments on stage.

Holly Davis

April 23, 2011

Whitey Ray: We new you such a short time but it was wonderful getting to know our long lost relative. I know that God is giving you rest and peace. You will be missed. To Geri and family, please stay in touch. My thoughts and prayers are with you!

Holly Davis

April 23, 2011

Whitey Ray: We knew you such a short time. Although we never met, it was so nice to talk with you and get to know our long lost relative. May God give you rest and peace. To Geri and family, my prayers are with you. Please in touch!

The Main's

April 21, 2011

Thoughts are with you, Sean, and the rest of your family.

Ben Fretwell

April 21, 2011

I am blessed to have you as a friend. You will always have a place in my heart.

Bill Hanson

April 21, 2011

God's speed my friend!

steve coleman

April 21, 2011

so,sorry aout ray.it was a good thing that i came by to see him at the house abouta month ago.at least he is in a better place.i enjoyed our freindship for maybe 35 yrs.my wife of 26yrs. has passed onlast nov.of cancer.it's a bad thing to deal with.i'see you sunday.steve coleman

Laurie & Jim Crockett

April 21, 2011

Our thoughts and prayers are with you Geri and all of your family. Love and peace to you.

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