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Robert Whitt Obituary
DANVILLE, Va. - Robert Holt Whitt Sr., age 83, of 417 South Woodberry Avenue, died Saturday morning, October 25, 2003 in the Roman Eagle Memorial Home.
He was born on November 28, 1919 in South Boston, Va., a son of Richard Larkin Whitt and Ella Sue Thaxton Whitt.
Mr. Whitt had lived most all his life in Danville and was retired from Dan River, Inc. as manager of the Graphic Arts Department.
On August 5, 1944, he married the former Faye Dixon, who survives of the home.
Mr. Whitt was a member of the First Presbyterian Church, the Roman Eagle Masonic Lodge No. 122 and the Elks Club.
In addition to his parents, he was predeceased by two brothers, Richard Astor Whitt and Cecil Briggs Whitt.
He is survived by his wife, Faye Dixon Whitt of the home; a son, Robert H. Whitt Jr. and his wife Sharon, of Danville; a daughter, Helen Whitt Meadors and her husband Ken, of Danville; four grandchildren, Whitney Meadors of Alexandria, Va. and Carter Meadors, Holt Whitt III and Drew Whitt, all of Danville.
Funeral services will be held on Monday, October 27, 2003 at 11:00 a.m. in the Mausoleum Chapel at Danville Memorial Gardens by the Rev. Elbert Williamson. Interment will be in Danville Memorial Gardens.
Townes Funeral Home is in charge of funeral arrangements and the family will receive friends at the residence.
The family suggests that memorials may be sent to the Danville Life Saving Crew or your favorite charity.
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Akers Lyndon
October 28, 2003
Morotock Lodge #210
Dennis Carter
October 27, 2003
Want to extend my deepest sympathy to you and your family. Remembering the fond memories many years ago visiting in your home. Thought and prayers with you always.
MELODY TODD
October 27, 2003
OUR PRAYERS AND THOUGHTS ARE WITH YOU,
MELODY, BLAKE AND GRANT TODD
Suzanne Mundy
October 27, 2003
Please accept my deepest sympathy in your loss. May God be with you.
Sincerely, Suzanne Mundy
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Teresa McDaniel
October 27, 2003
I am sorry to hear of your loss and will be remembering you in my prayers.
Baxter Jennings
October 26, 2003
A friendly neighbor will be greatly missed.
Phyllis Snyder Stroud
October 26, 2003
Helen, I was so sorry to hear of the passing of your Father and I just wanted to let you know that my Husband, Elton, and I extend our deepest sympathy to you and your family.
Rita Moore
October 26, 2003
God bless you.I'm blessed to have
met such a sweet person and his wife.I'm glad I could have a small part in his care.
Charlotte Wilson
October 26, 2003
Faye,
I am so sorry about the death of your husband. I remember you from you working in the mailroom at Hylton Hall. I worked in the Accounts Receivable Dept. for Linda Mills. I also remember what a very nice lady you were. You are in my prayers,
Charlotte
Margaret Turpin Carter
October 26, 2003
Dear Faye, I was so sorry to read about Holt's death. You had many good years together and were such a handsome couple. Please give my deepest sympathy regards to your family. Will keep you all in my thoughts and prayers. Sincerely, Margaret Turpin Carter/Hylton Hall
Joy & Louis Smith
October 26, 2003
Faye & family , you are in our thoughts & prayers.
God Bless each of you.
Rosemary and Mike Andrews
October 26, 2003
We offer our condolences to the family of this fine man especially to our friends Bob and Sharon.
Neal and Madeline Morris
October 26, 2003
We are sorry to hear of your loss and will be remembering you in our prayers.
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