Bernie was born November 2, 1928 to the late Melessa Tuttle and Ernie Whited. He was also preceded in death by his wife of 61 years, Dorothy Deem Whited; sister, Ruby Godbey; and brothers, Denver and Ralph Whited.
Bernie was a retired Electrician with 32 years service at General Electric. He was a devout Christian, former member of Big Tygart Methodist Church. He was a member of The Plains United Methodist Church, and attended Porterfield Baptist Church. Bernie enjoyed drawing and painting in his spare time. Bernie was an Army Veteran of the Korean Conflict.
Left to cherish his memory are loving children, Sherry Shields (Sam) of Blue Ridge, Virginia, and Michael Whited (Pamela) of Bartlett, Ohio; grandchildren, Stefanie Seay (Aaron) and Skyler Shields (Melanie), Wesley Whited (Elizabeth), Aaron Whited (Judy), and Shayla Knotts (Vince); great-grandchildren, Kyra Seay, Corbin Seay, Adessa Seay, Ansley Butcher, Brant Butcher, Jack Whited, Owen Whited, Jayne Knotts, Raylynn Knotts, and Harper Knotts; siblings, Hestel Whited, Mabel McCrady, and Frank Whited; and numerous nieces and nephews.
Service will be 1:00pm Monday, April 29, 2019 at Sunset Memorial Funeral Home, 1934 Dupont Road, Parkersburg, WV 26101 with Pastor Mark Eaton officiating. Burial will follow in Sunset Memory Gardens.
A gathering of family and friends will be Sunday, April 28, 2019 from 2:00pm-4:00pm and 6:00pm-8:00pm at the funeral home. Our heart felt thanks to the Amedisys Hospice and the O'Neil Center for their loving care.
In lieu of flowers the family asks that donations be made to the Alzheimer's Association.
Condolences may be sent by visiting www.sunsetparkersburg.com.
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