Deleon “Dick” Whitt passed away Sunday, April 6, 2014. Dick was born August 9, 1922 to the late Ruben and Annie Whitt. A native of Madison County, Dick was preceded in death by his first wife Grinnell Perkins Whitt. He is also preceded in death by sisters, Velma Pack and Neal Debruhl; brothers Alvin, Melvin, Jeff, Merritt, Hardy, Carol and Lawrence Whitt.
Surviving is his loving wife of many years Jessie Cartrett Whitt; daughter, Mollie Bell and husband Johnny of Bessemer City, NC; sons, Charles Whitt and wife Linda of Mt. Holly, NC, Steven Whitt of Morganton, NC; stepsons, Ronnie Cartrett and wife Shannon, Alton Cartrett and Mark Cartrett and wife Teresa. Dick had a number of grandchildren, great grandchildren, step grandchildren and several nieces and nephews.
A memorial service will be held 2:00 PM, Sunday, April 13, 2014 at Laurel Chapel Baptist Church. The Reverend Bill Franklin will officiate. The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service.
Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.blueridgefuneralservice.org