Donald C. Whitten, 73, beloved husband, father, and grandfather, of Griffithsville, passed away on Saturday, September 10, 2022, at CAMC Memorial after a long illness.
He was preceded in death by a precious son, Kenny Whitten, his parents, Kenneth and Hazel Bays Whitten, brothers, Barry and Roger Whitten, and sister, Sharon Baisden.
Donald had a love for sports and excelled as an athlete. He co-owned and operated Whitten Brothers Grocery for many years. He loved his family above all else and had the kindest and most generous heart. Everyone who knew him loved him.
Donald is survived by his wife of 55 years, Charlotte Cummings Whitten, daughter, Sue McComas of Griffithsville, sons, Donnie (Shawnda) Whitten of Yawkey and Michael Whitten of Griffithsville, brother, Ronald (Katherine) Whitten of Griffithsville, grandchildren, Nick Whitten, Brady (Sydney), Carson, and Carly McComas, Annie (Justin), Garrett, Michael II (Cheyanne), Wade, and Joe Whitten, and Alex Prince of Uneeda, 3 great granddaughters and a host of nieces and nephews.
Service will be 3:00 p.m., Tuesday, September 13, 2022, at Curry Funeral Home with Pastors Rick Cooper and Darrell Searls officiating. Burial will follow at Orchard Hills Memory Gardens, Yawkey. Friends may gather 2 hours prior to the service at the funeral home.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Lincoln County High School Athletic Department, 81 Lincoln Panther Way, Hamlin, WV 25523.
Charlotte, and family, Tom and I are very sorry to hear of Donald’s passing. Our deepest sympathy for you and your family.
Sorry for your loss prayers for the family
I am so to so sorry to hear of your loss Charlotte. Doris A. White Baker (Cookie)
So sorry for everyone’s loss…
Went to high school with Donald.
Seems like such a short time since everyone was getting on the bus and ever who was setting next to you would tell ya who each one was by name. God calls us by name not by age. Be thinking of you.
Sorry for the loss I went to High School with Donald He was a nice guy!
Charlotte and Family,
My prayers are with each of you. Donald was a wonderful person and was such a friend to our family. Many fond memories of talking with him at the store. He provided the food I took back to Marshall each time I came home.
Warmest thoughts,
Mary Ann Lovejoy Green
So sorry to hear of Donald’s passing. He was a longtime family friend. Love and prayers for the family.
So sorry for your loss prayers for nick and family the Lonnie Wilson family.
HUGS AND PRAYERS FOR THE WHITTEN FAMILY!
JOHN WILLIAMSON
Deepest sympathy to the family as you go thru this very difficult time.