Buddy Odell Whitt, 82, of Eden, passed away early Tuesday morning, February 5, 2013 at Hospice of Rockingham County in Wentworth.
A funeral service will be held at 1 PM on Thursday, February 7, at Fair Funeral Home Chapel. Burial will follow in Overlook Cemetery.
Mr. Whitt was born August 21, 1930 in Spray, NC, son of the late Meiggs W. and Annie Odell Whitt. He was a 30-year member of Kings Highway Christian Church and a retiree with 35 years service at Dupont in Martinsville, VA. Buddy was an avid golfer, hunter and baseball player. He loved the Atlanta Braves, Carolina Tarheels and Dallas Cowboys. He took great pleasure in visiting those in nursing homes and hospitals.
He is survived by his wife, Phyllis Whitt, of the home; son, Charles W. Whitt of Stoneville; brother, David A. Whitt and wife, Louise of Eden; one grandchild and two great-grandchildren; and numerous nieces and nephews.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by six brothers and three sisters.
The family will receive friends two hours prior to the service on Thursday (11 am - 1 pm) at Fair Funeral Home and other times at the residence.
Memorial contributions may be made to Hospice of Rockingham County, PO Box 281, Wentworth, NC 27375 or to Kings Highway Christian Church, 417 W. Kings Hwy, Eden, NC 27288.
Online condolences may be offered to the family at www.fairfuneralhome.com
So very sorry for your loss. We will be keeping your family in our prayers.
Angela Rutledge Haynes
David & Louise - So very sorry to hear of your brothers death. By now, I'm sure He's looked Jesus in the eye and bowed to Him at his feet. What an awesome vision to look forward to. Praying for you both and the family as you for great peace and comfort now and in the weeks and months ahead. Love you both!!!!
Eunice Rice
Sharing the loss of Buddy. In the midst of our difficult times God is our hiding place and our rest...
Teri Roberts Whitt
Phyllis, I loved Buddy, he was always a ray of sunshine to me even when he didn't feel good. I will miss him but look forward to seeing him in Heaven. God be with you during this time of loss. The Haynes family will keep you in our prayers.
Brenda Haynes
Whitt Family, So sorry to hear about the loss of Buddy. He was a wonderful man and a friend to all. Praying for you at this difficult time.
Earlene "Tootie" Hurst
David and Louise, so sorry for your loss. You are in my thoughts and prayers.
Rhonda Caudle
My Dearest Phyllis, I was so sorry to see that Buddy has passed away.I remember fondly the trips you two took with me.My prayers will be with you and the family.
Faye Carter
Those we love don't go away, they walk beside us everyday, unseen, unheard, but always near, so loved, so missed, so very dear. Dear Phyllis and family....my deepest sympathy to you all. I loved him as if he was my Uncle (as I love all the Whitt brothers). Keeping you all in my thoughts and prayers.
Debbie Smith
So sorry for the loss of Buddy.He was a good man.He will be missed.Will see him in Heaven.Prayers going up for his family.
Rick & Hazel Hopkins
Uncle Buddy will always be remembered for coming by to check on his mother on his way home from work in his Dupont uniform, and sitting at Papa Whitt's watching a ball game with Papa and all his brothers. As I grew up in that house off and on I will always remember Buddy having fun and teasing his nieces and nephews. I loved Uncle Buddy and he will always be young in my eyes. I know he is in heaven now with my mother and all our Whitt family who preceded him into the arms of Jesus. Phyllis and Charles and all those who gave him love and care in the last few weeks of his life here on earth - you are all in my prayers. Love Valli
Valli Chilton
Iam so sorry for your loss keeping all of you in my thoughts and prayers
Gail Hopkins
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