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GRANITEVILLE, S.C. - Joseph M. Whitt, age 82, of Graniteville, S.C., loving husband for 58 years to Alice "Gwen" Efird Whitt and son of the late George L. Whitt and the late Dallas Latham Whitt entered into eternal rest on Friday, October 31, 2014.
In addition to his wife, he is survived by a daughter, Tamara Whitt Lott (Terry) Hudson; a son, George Clayton (Cindy) Whitt both of Graniteville, S.C.; a brother, Carlos (Joyce) Whitt of Greenwood, S.C.; grandchildren, Amanda (Robbie) Weathersbee, Daniel (Candace) Lott, Joseph Whitt and Allison Whitt; great grandchildren, Lawson Lott, Kerington Weathersbee and Remington Weathersbee.
He was born in North Augusta, S.C. and has been a lifelong resident of Graniteville, S.C. The family stated that it snowed on the day he was born (Mar. 9, 1932) and also snowed on the day that they made his funeral arrangements. He was a member of Sweetwater Baptist Church. He was a member of the Masonic Star Lodge #99 in Graniteville, S. C. He was Past Patron Order of the Eastern Star Queen City Aiken #141. He was a loving and devoted husband, father, brother, grandfather and friend. He was just a well-rounded good man who was highly respected and loved by his family and many friends. He shall be greatly missed by all whose lives he touched during the 82 years that God granted him on this earth; however, death cannot destroy precious memories, and he shall live on forever in the hearts of his many friends and loved ones.
The family will receive friends at the funeral home this Sunday evening, November 2nd from 6:00 to 8:00 PM. A service, celebrating his life, will be held in the Chapel of Napier Funeral Home on Monday, November 3, 2014 at 2:00 PM with Rev. Alan Quarles officiating. The interment will follow at Pineview Memorial Park in North Augusta, S.C. with Masonic Rites The Pallbearers will be George Clayton Whitt, Joseph Clayton Whitt, Daniel Clayton Lott, Robbie Weathersbee, Terry Hudson and Martin Posey. The Masons will serve as Honorary Pallbearers.
Napier Funeral Home, Inc., 315 Main St., Graniteville, S.C. 29829 is in charge of the funeral arrangements.
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Melanie Mercier
November 19, 2014
My deepest sympathies go out to you Gwen (and your family). I will sincerely miss sitting with Milton and listening to his stories - I truly enjoyed his stories. You are in my prayers. May God give you comfort and peace during this time.
Judy Elliott
November 5, 2014
Gwen & family,
My sympathy to you all. I remember the fun times we always had when Robert was living and we would go out to eat with some the ES members. He was the life of the party and kept us all laughing.
Psalms 46:1
Rick,Dot Davis
November 3, 2014
Please accept our deepest sympathies. Will not forget Mr Whitt taking Clay and I out to hunt on properties and giving him a good laugh when Clay and I took a nap while a
Waiting for the deer to go by lol
Rick and Dot Davis
Angela Gunter
November 3, 2014
Praying that God will engulf your family with His all sufficient grace!
Macie McCoy
November 2, 2014
My thoughts and prayers are with you at this time.
Susan Johnson
November 2, 2014
You will be greatly missed... Love you Uncle Milton
Don Benson
November 2, 2014
Godspeed, Little Brother!!
Brother Don
Don and Carol Benson
November 2, 2014
Dear friend, we will love you and miss you forever! So many wonderful memories of our time spent together. And, yes, darn that nurse that interrupted our conversation the other night. Save us a spot in heaven so we can finish where we left off. Rest in peace Milton and please watch over all of us who love you. Your big brother and I are devastated,
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