Houston Anderson Whitt

Houston Anderson Whitt, age 88 of Athens, died Monday, September 9, 2013 at Huntsville Hospital. There will be a graveside service Wednesday, September 11, 2013 at 4 p.m. at Roselawn Cemetery with Doug McCurry officiating and McConnell Funeral Home Directing.

Mr. Whitt was born January 22, 1925 in Limestone County to Martin Luther Whitt and Effie Mae Baird Whitt. He was a business agent for Bricklayers Local 15 for over 30 years. For eight years, and with honorable discharges, he served in the United States Army, United States Coast Guard, and the United States Merchant Marines. He was preceded in death by one sister, Elizabeth Whitt, four brothers, Clyde Whitt, Gilbert Whitt, Floyd Whitt, and Marvin Whitt, and two grandsons, Michael and Brent Hamilton.

Survivors include his wife of 63 years, Ehrma Miller Whitt; one son, Andy Whitt and wife Becky; three daughters, Janice Higginbotham and husband Doug, Nancy Marshall and husband Ron, and Joan Whitt; three brothers, Glenn Whitt, Paul Whitt, and Don Whitt; seven grandchildren, six great-grandchildren, and many nieces and nephews.

Pallbearers will be Jordan Green, Ross Marshall, Doug Higginbotham, Glenn Whitt, Roger Whitt, and Don Miller.