David Whitton, 66, of Joaquin, passed away Saturday, April 7, 2018, in Center.

 

Visitation will be held from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m., Wednesday, April 11, 2018, at Watson & Sons Funeral Home in Center.  Funeral service will be held at 2:00 p.m., Thursday, April 12, 2018, at Watson & Sons Chapel with Sister Melba Rodgers officiating.  Interment will follow at Jackson Cemetery in Joaquin.

 

Mr. Whitton was born August 21, 1951, in Center, to T.J. Whitton and Lexa Willoughby Whitton.  He enjoyed fishing, woodworking and building just about anything.  He was of the Baptist faith.

 

He is survived by

Children:

Rhonda Villarreal and husband, Luis, of DeBerry

Kimberly Griffin and husband, Billy, of San Augustine

Angela Whitman and husband, Goldman, of Joaquin

Crystal Berg and husband, Lydell, of Center

Michael Whitton of Huntsville

 

Grandchildren:

Vickie Espinoza

Dawntee Olalde and husband, Boti

Miguel Espinoza and wife, Julie

Justin Griffin and wife, Catherine

Wesley Griffin

Tyler Griffin and wife, Carolyn

Austin Griffin and wife, Destiny

Kellie Griffin

Catilyn Daniels

Conner Whitton

Blayne Whitton

Cody Berg

Breia Lout

 

12 Great Grandchildren

 

Sisters and Brothers:

Annette Bradshaw of Timpson

Joyce Wolfe and husband, Ronnie, of Timpson

Francis Miller and husband, Rick, of Orange

Cecil Whitton and wife, Kay, of Timpson

Zaundra Whitton of Joaquin

 

Special Friend: Ricky Tindol of Shelbyville

 

Numerous nieces, nephews, cousins, other relatives and friends

 

Preceded in death by

Wife: Peggy Whitton

Granddaughter: Maranda Whitton

Great Grandson: Ryder Griffin

Parents: T.J. Whitton and Lexa Willoughby Whitton

Brothers: John Whitton, Roger Whitton

Sister-in-law: Edith Whitton

Brother-in-law: Dale Bradshaw

 

Pallbearers will be Mr. Whitton’s grandchildren and nephews.