Robert Lee Whitt Obituary - Visitation & Funeral Information

Robert Lee "Wimpy" Whitt, 71, of Amigo, passed away on Monday, March 29, 2021 at his residence surrounded by his loving family. Born June 17, 1949 at Amigo, he was the son of the late Kelly and Lucille (Sanchez) Whitt. Wimpy was a former coalminer having served 40 years as a Roof Bolter from 1970-2013 and was a member of UMWA local 9690 Itmann Coal. He was a 24 year member of the Herndon Freewill Baptist Church where he served for 23 years on the church van ministry, Trustee Board for over 10 years, and served as the Assistant Sunday School Superintendent. In addition to his parents, he is also preceded in death by two sisters, Nora Hatfield and Mary Chavaez. Those left to cherish his memory include his loving wife of 41 years, Catherine Whitt; one son, Robert Lee Whitt, II and his wife, Christine; his baby girl, Jennifer Harvey; his angel, Abigail Harvey; his shadow, Izac Harvey; one grandson due soon, Derek Grayson Whitt; and one adopted grandson, Brady Lilly; two sisters, Wanda Meadows and her husband, Patrick and twin sister, Cora Lee Littlejohn; special sister-in-law, Rebecca Sadler; and two dear friends, JoAnn Lester and Debbie Tolliver. Services will be 8:00 P.M., Wednesday, March 31, 2021 at Herndon Freewill Baptist Church, Herndon with Rev. William O. Tolliver and Rev. Richard Massie officiating. Friends may call one hour prior to services Wednesday at the church. Pallbearers will be Jerry Wiley, Teddy Tolliver, Johnny Grimes, Kent Grimes, Roger Lefler, and RJ Lefler. Those wishing to attend the services, CDC guidelines will be followed, social distancing is required, and masks are mandatory. For those considering an expression of sympathy, the family requests contributions be made to help defray unexpected funeral expenses to Tankersley Funeral Home, 102 Moran Avenue, Mullens, WV 25882. The family would like to express their thanks, to Hospice of Southern West Virginia for the care that was shown to Robert. Online condolences may be expressed to the family at www.tankersleyfh.com. The family of Robert Whitt is being cared for by Tankersley Funeral Home, Mullens.

Robert Lee Whitt

June 17, 1949 - March 29, 2021