Mr. William Shelly Whitten
December 15, 1952 - April 19, 2020
Mr. William Shelly Whitten, 67 of Sylvester, died on Sunday, April 19, 2020 at Phoebe Worth Medical Center. The family will hold a private graveside service. The Rev. Jeffery Pritchard will officiate. Mr. Whitten was born on December 15, 1952 in Worth County, GA., to the late James Franklin and Ora Belle Nasworthy Whitten. He had lived in Worth County all of his life and was previously employed with JWIC, Barbee Oil Company and Conger Gas, as well as Tri County Gas Company. Mr. Whitten enjoyed spending time with his dogs, watching Nascar, westerns, and the Andy Griffith Show. He loved spending time with his friends and family, especially his grandchildren. Survivors include his children, Amy Whitten Bozeman (Gerald) of Sylvester, and Adam Whitten (Katie) of Ashburn, GA.; grandchildren, Desiree Horne, Carlee Bozeman and Jack Whitten; great grandchildren, Bryson and Oaklyn Horne; sister, Eva Mae Stephens of Sylvester, and a host of nieces and nephews. In addition to his parents, Mr. Whitten was preceded in death by his wife, Cathy Whitten on October 24, 2018; siblings, Walter Lee Whitten, Emmett Whitten, Bobby Whitten and Enoch Whitten. Please sign our online guest registry at www.banksfh.com. Banks Funeral Home in Sylvester is in charge of arrangements.
Mr. William Shelly Whitten, 67 of Sylvester, died on Sunday, April 19, 2020 at Phoebe Worth Medical Center. The family will hold a private graveside service. The Rev. Jeffery Pritchard will officiate. Mr. Whitten was born on December 15,... View Obituary & Service Information