Garland Whitt (1928-2008)
Garland Eugene Pokey Whitt, 79, of Ashland, was called home by his Heavenly Father on Friday, Feb. 29, 2008, in Kings Daughters Medical Center in Ashland.
Garland was born Oct. 22, 1928, in Ashland, a son of the late Minard and Jessie Leadingham Whitt.
He gave his life to the Lord in 1959. He was a member of Moore Street Tabernacle, where he served as chairman of the board, choir director and taught Bible school for several years. He was an avid Kentucky sports fan and enjoyed playing golf with so many wonderful friends.
Garland was a World War II Army veteran who served in the Philippines. He graduated from Louisville Barber College and owned and operated G.E. Whitts Grocery and Barber Shop for many years. He also was retired from the U.S. Postal Service.
He was a wonderful husband, father and grandfather. He and his family enjoyed many wonderful times together, including vacations, church outings and holiday get-togethers
He was also preceded in death by a brother, Darwin E. Whitt, and a sister, Anna Lee Wheeler.
Survivors include his loving wife of 58 years, Virginia J. DeRossett Whitt; a son, Randy E. Whitt (Toni); two daughters, Regina Blaine (Terry) of Russell and Debra Leigh Hall (Gary) of Ashland; a very special nephew, Claude Osborne; and six grandchildren, Randy and Matt Whitt, Austin and Hannah Blaine and Zachary and Kaitlyn Hall.
The funeral will be at 2 p.m. Tuesday at Moore Street Tabernacle by Brother Danny Pancake and Brother Gary Wurts. Burial will be in Ashland Cemetery, with military graveside services by VFW Post 8850 of Ironton.
Friends may call from 6 to 9 p.m. Monday at Steen Funeral Home-Central Avenue Chapel and after 1 p.m. Tuesday at the church.
In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to Moore Street Tabernacle, 2608 Moore St., Ashland, KY 41101.
Condolences may be sent to www.steenfuneralhomes.com.
