Ronald Kyle Whitten, Jr (Ronnie) 55 of Griffithsville, WV, went home to be with the Lord on June 5, 2026, due to cardiac arrest.

He is preceded in death by his father Ronald Kyle Whitten, Sr, niece, Katelyn Renea, Maternal Grandparents: Millard and Rebel (Purdy) Toney, Paternal Grandparents: Kenneth and Hazel (Bays) Whitten.

Those left to cherish his memory; his mother Katherine Whitten of Griffithsville, Sister Renea Christian (Bobby) of Griffithsville, Niece Kaylee Christian and Nephew Kyle Christian both of Griffithsville, Great Nephew Emmitt Christian of Griffithsville. Best friend he loved like a brother, Alan Settle of Alum Creek.

He was a 1988 Duval High School Graduate. He graduated with honors and lettered in basketball, football and baseball. He was a 1993 Graduate of West Virginia State with a degree in business and minor in economics.

Ronnie was a member of Beech Grove Baptist Church. He was a devoted family man, faithful Christian who loved to listen to gospel music and preaching. He was a member of the Kanawha Southern Football Officials Association and the Southern Basketball Officials Associations for more than 25 years. He loved spending time at his Summersville home; enjoying the lake and relaxing on the pontoon. He loved watching football and cooking shows. He was employed by Frontier for close to 30 years; here he made lifelong friends across the country when he traveled. He was known for his kind heart and willingness to help others.

Ronnie was a passionate mentor to young people. He spent many years coaching basketball, teaching not only fundamentals of the game but character as well. He also faithfully served in his church by teaching Vacation Bible School, sharing his love of God and helping children grow in their faith.

He cherished family vacations creating countless memories filled with laughter, adventure and togetherness. While we are grateful for the years and memories we shared, a piece of us will be forever gone with his passing. His love, guidance, laughter and unwavering presence leave an emptiness that can never be filled. We look forward to that great reunion day in heaven with him.

Service will be at 2:00pm, Saturday, June 13, 2026, at Curry Funeral Home in Alum Creek, with Pastors Richard McCallister and Don Tabor officiating. Burial will follow at Orchard Hills Memory Gardens, Yawkey, WV. Friends and family will gather one hour prior to the service at the funeral home.

The family would like to thank Lincoln EMS and WVU Thomas for the prompt care they provided through this tragedy.