Luellen Whitt

Luellen Whitt, a 92-year old retired proud veteran of the United States Air Force, passed away at his home in Sun City Center, Florida in the early morning hours of Wednesday, June 5th, 2024. The son of the late Beatrice (Acoff) Whitt and Rufus Whitt, Luellen was born in Brown Station, Alabama on August 12, 1932. He was educated at Dallas County Training School and attended Selma University in Alabama before joining the United State Air Force. He enlisted in the service on June 6, 1951, and married his childhood sweetheart, Lucy Etta Walker a year later. Luellen highly valued his service to his country and attained the rank of Senior Master Sergent. SMSGT Whitt served at eight stateside bases and five overseas tours of duty. During his military career he received numerous awards including an Air Force Commendation Medal (First Oak Leaf Cluster), Distinguished Member Security Police Achievement of the Year, a Letter of Favorable Communication, Most Outstanding NCO to name a few.
Luellen received an Honorable Discharge from the United States Air Force, retiring January 1, 1977. After his retirement he went on to work at the Denver Mint. He received many accolades including a Commendation and A Recognition of Special Accomplishments for service above and beyond the call of duty resulting in a promotion. He retired from the Mint after 17 years.
Before moving to Florida, Luellen lived in Aurora, Colorado for over 47 years. Luellen was a deacon and an usher at Chambers Road Baptist Church. He was also an usher at his former church, Mississippi Avenue Baptist Church in Aurora. After moving to Florida, Trinity Baptist Church in Sun City Center became his home church.
Luellen loved his Cadillacs, and it was the only type of car he ever drove. They were always spotless and in top condition. He and Lucy also volunteered for 26 years at the Food Bank of the Rockies in Denver, Colorado. His yard was always meticulous with show winning flowers, especially his roses. He and Lucy enjoyed sitting on their front porch relaxing and connecting with the neighbors.
Luellen's memory will be forever held in the hearts of the surviving family: his loving wife of 71 years, Lucy; his children, Marilyn (Sekou) Sylla; Doris (Samuel) Collins; Dr. Ray Whitt; Alfreda Curtis; Eric Whitt; and Kathryn Rodriquez along his grandchildren Veronica Lamberth (Oscar Garcia); Julian Curtis; Andrew (Sharee) Curtis; Raymond Curtis; Tabitha Rodriguez; Roman (Nadia Parmhans) Rodriguez; Lucy (Anthony) Kibler; Devon Whitt; Jalen Whitt; Celyn Whitt Giefer (Nate Giefer); Mia Rodriguez; and Jericho Sylla;13 great grandchildren; his brother Roy (Anne) Whitt and his sister Unzie Mae Whitt; and a host of generations of nieces and nephews. Luellen was predeceased by his parents, his sisters Delores Whitt, Essie Mae Lofton, and Ruthie Mae Ford and his brothers Ernest "Joe" Whitt and Joseph "Joe" Whitt, Sr.
A service honoring the life of Luellen will be held on Monday, June 24, 2024, at 11:00 AM (viewing 10:00 AM – 11:00 AM) at Trinity Baptist Church, 702 Del Webb Boulevard West, Sun City Center, Florida 33573.
A military funeral ceremony at Sarasota National Cemetery, 9810 State Road 72, Sarasota, Florida 34241 will be held on Monday, June 24, 2024 at 2:00 PM.
Sun City Center Funeral Home