William R. Whitsitt's Obituary
William R. Whitsitt, Sr. 82, passed away March 22, 2016. He was preceded in death by his precious wife of 33 years, Jean Whitsitt. Bill is survived by 5 children, Bill Whitsitt, Jr (Donna), Amanda Delffs (Roger), Beth Mock (Phil), Rob Williamson (Darlene), Jan Brucker (Ed); daughter-in-law Rebecca Stephens; 14 grandchildren, 14 great-grandchildren, and many beloved friends. He was a 1951 graduate of Treadwell High School and a life member of the Memphis Area Realtors Million Dollar Club. A devout Christian, Bill loved his church family at Asbury United Methodist Church in Memphis, singing in the choir for 46 years. The family will receive friends at Asbury United Methodist Church from 10:30 – 11:30 am Saturday, March 26 followed by funeral services at 11:30. Interment will take place in Memorial Park Cemetery at 1:30 pm. In lieu of flowers the family requests memorials be sent to New Beginnings Pregnancy Help Center, P. O. Box 506, Ash Flat, AR 72513.Memorial Park Funeral Home and Cemetery, 5668 Poplar Ave, Memphis TN 38119. (901) 767-8930. “Celebrating Life….Behind the Stone Wall.’
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