Douglas Gene "Bubba" Whitt, Jr.

October 1, 1986 - May 18, 2021

Douglas Gene "Bubba" Whitt, Jr., 34, of New Richmond, passed away on Tuesday, May 18, 2021 in a Charleston hospital. Born October 1, 1986 at Bluefield, he was the son of Janet Louise Morton and the late Douglas Gene Whitt, Sr. Douglas owned his own Tree Trimming and Landscaping business. He loved to travel never staying in one place, he was a free bird, and he enjoyed fishing. In addition to his father, he is also preceded in death by his paternal grandparents, Ollie G. Whitt and Ruth Toney; step paternal grandfather, Bob Toney; maternal grandparents, James and Jeanette Godsey; one brother, Michael Carl Morton; and two uncles, Butch and Shane Godsey. Those left to cherish his memory include his daughter, Desarae Chantel Godsey of New Richmond; his mother and stepfather, Janet Morton and her husband, Adam Fergurson of New Richmond; one brother, Gregory Stines of New Richmond; two nephews, Liam and Skylar Stines of Tennessee; one uncle, James Godsey and his wife, Suzanne of Bud; cousins, Ava and Daniel Godsey of Bud, Shana and Carlene Godsey of Itmann, and Douglas Blankenship of North Carolina; and numerous aunts, uncles, and cousins. Graveside service and burial will be 12 Noon, Saturday, May 22, 2021 at the Lusk Cemetery at Herndon Heights, Bud Mtn. with Pastor Robert Thompson officiating. For those wishing to attend the service are asked to meet at the cemetery. Family and friends will serve as pallbearers. Online condolences may be expressed to the family at www.tankersleyfh.com The family of Douglas G. Whitt, Jr. is being cared for by Tankersley Funeral Home, Mullens.