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C. Whittington Obituary
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C. Aven Whittington, Jr. passed away on Saturday, November 16, 2013, at the age of 65.
He was born on June 18, 1948 in Greenwood, Mississippi. He graduated from The Lawrenceville School before attending Johns Hopkins University, Tulane University, and Delta State University and then farmed for more than forty years.
A long-time resident of Schlater, Aven cared deeply about his community and was an advocate for all manner of local organizations, including the Leflore County Humane Society, Cottonlandia Museum, Greenwood Little Theatre, and Possum's Unlimited.
Aven is preceded in death by his parents, Charles Aven and Mary Elizabeth Oliver Whittington; step-mother Hortense Spann Whittington; younger brother Kendrick Oliver Whittington; and wife May Spencer Ringold Whittington. He is survived by sons Clinton Wellington Whittington, Charles Aven Whittington III and wife Kay, and Joshua Spencer Glazer; by dear friend and companion Linda J. Whittington; by grandchildren Charles Aven Whittington IV and Elizabeth Jane Whittington; by siblings Ward Whittington Sumner and husband James, George G. Griffin and wife Pam, and Margaret Griffin Bailey; and by numerous cousins, nieces, and nephews.
Visitation will be held Tuesday, November 19 from 4:00 to 6:00 p.m. at the Episcopal Church of the Nativity in Greenwood.
A service for family will be held at Buckhorn on Wednesday, November 20 at 2:00 p.m.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to:
Leflore County Humane Society, 601 Ione Street, Greenwood, MS 38930; Cottonlandia Museum, 1608 Highway 82W, Greenwood, MS 38930; Greenwood Little Theatre, P.O. Box 246, Greenwood, MS 38935 or the charity of your choice.
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Memories and Condolences
for C. Whittington
Dena Fedric Adams
June 26, 2014
I just heard that Aven passed away... He and my sister were devoted friends, and I remember many laughs we shared and sorrows we bore . Please accept my sympathy belatedly.
Wyatt Emmerich
December 16, 2013
I was greatly saddened to learn of Aven's death. For many years—both while I lived in Greenwood and during decades of visits to see my parents—Aven was a frequent guest at my parent's dinner table and at various small social gatherings. He was a family friend. I will always associate Greenwood with him. He always had a smile and a interesting comment on the nature of life. He was a great conversationalist and could keep up with my mother and dad, no problem, which is saying a lot. He was charming and fun to be around. He was instrumental in making the memories of those days so special. Whenever he was there, things were better, brighter. His departure diminishes my world. I will miss him. I look to a long talk with him on the other side.
Carol Conti
December 2, 2013
We treasure our time spent with you and Linda. Please know that we are with you and your family in spirit.
Carol Conti
December 2, 2013
I can't believe Aven is gone! Thank you, Linda for telling Pete and me this news we never wanted to hear...we grieve with you, and with Aven's family.
Lora Evans
November 20, 2013
You are in our thoughts and prayers. May the memory of your loved one be a comfort to you. Stay blessed as you are.
November 19, 2013
I am so sorry to hear this sad news. He was so generous and thoughtful. My thoughts and love are with the family.
Glenn Zametto
November 19, 2013
May God bless you and your family
November 18, 2013
Glenn Zametto
November 18, 2013
Aven: We grieve with and for you. What a tough, tough loss. You are in our thoughts. JO G Prichard
November 18, 2013
So sorry to hear of your loss may you find comfort from God of Comfort during this time.
Stephen & Patricia Enzweiler
November 18, 2013
He was a great friend who will be sorely missed.
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