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Harry "Whitey" Leonard Whitt Jr.

Harry "Whitey" Leonard Whitt Jr. Regional notice
1949-12-23 - 2026-10-23
Norris Funeral Services & Crematory - Mount Hermon Chapel
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Harry “Whitey” Whitt, Jr., 76, passed away peacefully at his residence on October 23, 2026 surrounded by his family. He was born in Danville, VA on December 23, 1949 to the late Harry and Reita Knight Whitt. He played basketball, baseball, track, and football at George Washington High School and was Male Athlete of the Year in 1969. Harry later establishe...

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