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Wilbur Whitman Obituary
North Augusta - Mr. Wilbur "Rooster" Whitman, 79, of Ambassador Drive, North Augusta, entered into rest on Saturday, August 19, 2017 at his residence. He was preceded in death by his wife, Mrs. Laura Metts Whitman and a son-in -law, Mr. Brian Ansley.
Mr. Whitman was born in Augusta, Georgia to the late Curtis Wilbur Whitman, Sr. and Grace Kinard Whitman. He was a U.S Navy Veteran and served both in the Merchant Marines and the National Guard. He retired in 2001 as a pipefitter and welder working on off shore oil riggs and a member of the Local 150 (Pipefitters and Welders) Union. He was a member of American Legion Post #63, #205 and #178 and the Voiture Nationale 40/8. Wilbur was a member of the Augusta International Raceway and was inducted into the Hall of Fame in 2016. In the 1950's and 60's, he drove the #8 "Eight Ball" in Short Track Racing and he was the Georgia State Champion in 1963.
Surviving are daughters: Debbie Smith (Terry), North Augusta, Leslie Ansley (David Craddock), Beech Island and Lisa Proctor (Jeff), North Augusta; grandchildren: Curtis Smith (Stephanie), North, SC, Amanda Smith Keltz (Mike), Graniteville, Nicole Owens Burke (David), North Augusta and Michelle Owens, North Augusta and great grandchildren: Whitman, Gracelynn and Weston Keltz and Chesnee and Connor Burke and his fur babies, Baby Doll, Bo Bo, Mollie and Stanley.
A Celebration of Life will be at noon Tuesday in the Hatcher Funeral Chapel with Rev. Don McKenzie officiating. Interment will follow in Westover Memorial Park, Augusta, GA.
Pallbearers will be Steve Walton, Curtis Smith, Josh Earhart, Clay Herring, Lamar Proctor and Jerry Montgomery. Honorary pallbearers will be members of the Augusta International Speedway and the Swamp and Hill Hunting Club.
Please go to hatcherfuneralhome.com to leave a memory and a note of condolence for the Whitman family.
Memorials in Wilbur's memory may be made to a charity of one's choice.
Friends may call at Wilbur's home and the family will greet friends Monday from 6 to 8 at Hatcher Funeral Home.
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Memories and Condolences
for Wilbur Whitman
L V
August 24, 2017
May the God of loving comfort and eternal hope be with the family at this very sad and difficult time.
stayci logue
August 22, 2017
I am so sorry for your loss Debbie and family, prayers for healing
Terrie and Lynne Attaway
August 22, 2017
So sad to hear about your dad. I know you will miss him very much. Thinking of you all and know he is in a better place.
Sarah Wint
August 21, 2017
What a great picture and what a great legacy! RIP Wilbur and enjoy your stroll on the Streets of Gold! Prayers and sweet thoughts are with this sweet family today.
Sid & Alice Randall
August 20, 2017
My thoughts and prayers are with you Debbie, Leslie, Lisa and their families.
Robert And Mary Whatley
August 20, 2017
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
KELLEY
August 20, 2017
MAY THE THOUGHT OF KNOWING THAT FAMILY AND FRIENDS SHARE IN YOUR GRIEF BRING YOU A MEASURE OF COMFORT.PLEASE READ PROV 17:17
Suzanne and Ronnie Blake
August 19, 2017
I will forever remember my special friend and neighbor. I will miss him dearly.
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