Walter Whittle

Mr. Walter Whittle, 83, of 1152 North Main Street, Chatham, Virginia, passed away Tuesday, June 1, 2021 at his residence.

He was born August 2, 1937 in Pittsylvania County, Virginia. He was the son of the late Earnest and Eviel McNorton Whittle, and a son, Reginal Whittle, whom also predeceased him.

He was a member of Wilson Memorial Baptist Church where he served as Chairman of the Deacon Board, Pastor❜s Aide, member of the Senior Choir, and was Sunday School Superintendent for more than twenty years. Deacon Whittle was a self-employed Home Improvement Contractor.

He is survived by one son, Johnny A. Logan of Texas; five daughters, Marva Hairston, Alberta Barksdale, and Deanna Logan, all of Danville, VA; Rose Witcher (Marurice) of Chatham, VA, and Alphelia Jones of Richmond, VA; one brother, Rev. Jim Whittle (Marie) of Chatham, VA; 12 grandchildren, a host of great-grandchildren, great-great-grandchildren, nieces, nephews and other relatives and friends.

Funeral service for Deacon Walter Whittle will be Friday, June 4, 2021 at 1 p.m. from Wilson Memorial Baptist Church with Pastor Anthony D. McClary, Officiating.

Viewing will be Thursday, June 3, 2021 from 4-7 p.m. from the Chapel of Howerton Funeral Home.

Please continue to be safe by wearing your face mask and practicing social distancing.

Howerton Funeral Home is assisting the Whittle family.

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