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Emmett B. Whitten Sr.
Emmett B. Whitten Sr.
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Emmett Whitten Obituary
Mr Whitten was born in Worth County, the son of the late James Franklin Whitten and Ora Bell (Nasworthy) Whitten. He was an Army Veteran and member of the Perry Presbyterian Church. He was a retired produce manager with 25+ years at Piggly Wiggly and 16+ years with Colonial Stores.
Survivors include: his wife of 33 years, Frances Cox Whitten; children, Tony and Karan Johnson of Sally, SC, Jamie & Michele Whitten of Perry, Lance and Melody Whitten of Kathleen; sister, Eva Mae Stephens and brother, Shelly Whitten (Cathy) all of Sylvester; grandchildren, Benjamin Whitten, Mathew Whitten, Justin Whitten, Makalya Whitten, Hannah Johnson, Joshua Johnson, Samuel Johnson, Ethan Johnson, Jason Whitten, Christopher Whitten, Kimberly Whitten, Houston West and Brooke West; and a # of nieces and nephews.
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Becky Whiddon
October 14, 2003
Jamie, Karan and Lance,
We were saddened to hear of the loss of your father. Your family is in our thoughts and prayers.
Mike and Becky(Cox) Whiddon and family
Frances and Jim `Worrall
October 3, 2003
We have always considered Emmett to be one of the finest "goodwill" ambassadors the City of Perry ever had. In his own quiet way he represented the best of what a good citizen ought to be. He will be missed by his many, many friends.
Wanda (Bonner) Griggers
September 25, 2003
Jamie,
What a wonderful man your father was....I enjoyed his quick wit and smile when I worked at Piggly Wiggly....Thinking of you and your family during this sad time in your lives...
Dicky Erwin
September 24, 2003
Dear Whitten family,
I was sorry to read about Mr. E.B.'s death. He was always so friendly at the Pig. He and Mrs. Frances, ya'll reared a fine family. I know because I taught them in school. May God Bless and Keep all of you.
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gerald and darlene layson
September 19, 2003
jamie
your dad was a wonderful guy and a good pool shooter [ back in the 60's] our prayers are with all of your family .
Rob & Donna McAtee
September 18, 2003
We both worked with E.B. at Piggly Wiggly and he was always a pleasure to be around. Our thoughts and prayers are with his family.
September 18, 2003
May the Lord bless you and watch over you during this sad time.
-Rex Ellis and family
Pam Watson Brown
September 17, 2003
Mr. Whitten was a wonderful man. I remember his produce days at Piggly Wiggly! He will be greatly missed. He always had a smile and a friendly hello for everyone.
Love and Prayers, Pam Watson Brown
Linda & Doug Thames
September 17, 2003
Dear Family,
Our deepest sympathy to you all.
Linda & Doug Thames
Holly Pearce
September 17, 2003
Jamie - I was sorry to read of your father's death and wanted to extend our sympathy.
Tom and Holly Pearce
JEANELLE H JACKSON
September 17, 2003
SORRY,TO HEAR ABOUT THE LOSS OF YOUR LOVED ONE.E.B WAS A WONDERFUL PERSON AND A GREAT CO-WORKER.YOU ALL ARE IN MY PRAYER'S.
WITH DEEPEST SYMPATHY
JEANELLE JACKSON
Joe, Terry Joseph & Kristina Stinson
September 17, 2003
Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this sad time.
JACK & BRENDA SHUGART
September 17, 2003
HAVING KNOWN EMMETT FOR MANY YEARS, I CAME TO KNOW HIM AS A WONDERFUL FRIEND, ALWAYS WILLING TO HELP AND TO SHARE A SMILE. MAY GOD COMFORT YOU IN THIS TIME OF GREAT LOSS TO YOU.
Walter Hilburn
September 17, 2003
We are sorry to hear about EB. You are all in our thoughts and prayers during this difficult time.
Love,
Walter, Monica, Grady and Grant
AL Fountain
September 17, 2003
Worked with Emmett at Colonial store. He was a friend and neighbor and will be greatly missed.
Gregg Shelnutt
September 17, 2003
May God provide the strength and comfort during this difficult time. With deepest sympathy, your friend, Gregg
The Staff of Watson-Hunt Funeral Home
September 17, 2003
Offering our deepest condolences during this difficult time.
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