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Michael Whittles Obituary
Michael Whittles, 58, a 28-year resident of Severna Park, died June 7 at his home, after an 18 month battle with pancreatic cancer.
Born on November 11, 1953 in Washington, D.C., to Jim and Marion Whittles, Mike graduated from Good Counsel High School in Wheaton. Since 1975, Mike has been the president of Servpro of Annapolis. He was honored with the Annapolis Touchdown Club Coach of the Year and Baltimore Ravens Coach of the Year awards. A member of St. John the Evangelist Church and the Greater Severna Park Chamber of Commerce, Mike also enjoyed fishing, traveling and spending time with his family.
In addition to his parents, Mike is survived by his wife, Diane Whittles, whom he married on June 13, 1986; two sons, Michael Whittles of Conway, SC, and Nicholas Whittles of Severna Park; a daughter, Jessica Whittles-Goedeke, a son-in-law, Chris Goedeke and a grandson, Michael Goedeke, all of Lothian.
A celebration of Mike's life will be held at 10:30 a.m., followed by a Mass of Christian Burial at 11 a.m., on Thursday, June 14, at the Archbishop Spalding High School Gymnasium, 8080 New Cut Rd., Severn. A reception will immediately follow in the school cafeteria.
The family has requested that memorial gifts be directed to the Mike Whittles Pancreatic Cancer Research Fund at the Johns Hopkins Kimmel Cancer Center. Please make checks payable to The Johns Hopkins University with a memo indicating that this gift is for the Mike Whittles Pancreatic Cancer Research Fund, and mail to the Johns Hopkins Kimmel Cancer Center, 100 North Charles Street, Suite 234, Baltimore, MD 21201.
An online guestbook is available at: www.kalasfuneralhomes.com
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Memories and Condolences
for Michael Whittles
Jean Gallo
June 4, 2023
Wonderful man then I will never forget. I think about him often. My continued love and prayers to his wonderful family. Jean Gallo
Jean Gallo
June 4, 2020
Michael was a wonderful person. He was kind, loving and very funny. He was truly a class act and I was very lucky to have known him.
Jean Gallo
June 4, 2019
Michael was a class act gentleman. He was kind and always made you laugh. He adored his family. Think about him often.
April MacKenzie
June 16, 2012
Diane & Family: I am so sorry to hear of Mike's passing. He was truly one of a kind and will be missed by all who know and love him. My prayers are with you.
Bobby Slayton,sr
June 13, 2012
To Diane and family,Mike was a great inspiration to me in my life. He helped me with my future and guided me on my way to a great cooking career.He taught me how to treat people in a professional manner.GOD Bless you and the family, you are in my prayers.
The Neyen Family
June 13, 2012
To the dear Whittles Family,
So very sorry for ths tremendous loss!! May the wonderful, loving memories you hold dear bring you comfort in your deep sadness!! May he finally rest in peace. May God's love shower you with strength and comfort.
Tish Estes (Reid)
June 12, 2012
Diane & family,
We are so sorry to hear of Mike's passing. He was a great man who left an honorable & admirable legacey that so many people will cherish. May the wonderful memories sustain you through this difficult time. God Bless You All. Love & Deepest Sympathies,
Bob & Tish (Reid) Estes, BJ,Ashley & Brian
Eglis Moron
June 11, 2012
SORRY FOR YOUR LOST. MIKE WHITTLES WILL BE MISSED. HE WAS AN AMAZING PERSON. PRAY TO GOD TO GIVE YOU COMFORT AND PEACE IN YOUR TIME OF SORROW.
Marie Okronley
June 11, 2012
The Arbor at Ocean Pines sends our prayers to the entire Whittles' family. We are so sorry for your loss, but thankful Michael doesn't have to suffer any more. God's Blessings to all.
debbie jackson
June 11, 2012
i am sorry for your loss may you find some comfort in knowing that he is with the lord and no longer in pain a former spaling employee
June 10, 2012
I am so sorry for your loss. Please find peace and comfort in knowing that God knows your pain and will hep you in your time of need. Psalms 55:22
Mary Ann Curry
June 10, 2012
Grief can be so hard, but our special memories help us cope. Remembering you and your loved one today and always.
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