Wilborn "Otis" Whitten, Jr. (Lebanon)'s Obituary
Wilborn Otis Whitten, Jr., son of Wilborn Otis Whitten, Sr. and Anna Sorrell Whitten, was born January 12, 1963, in Chicago, Illinois. He departed this life Saturday, May 2, 2020, in his home, near Falcon, Missouri, at the age of fifty-seven years, three months, and twenty-one days.
He was preceded in death by his father; a brother, Larry Whitten; a sister, Delores Payne; and two nephews.
Wilborn is survived by two daughters, Carey Whitten, and her fiancé, Dennis Hubler, of Falcon, Missouri, and Audrey Whitten, and her fiancé, Jason Whitney, of Lebanon, Missouri; two sons, Hunter Whitten and Edward “P.J.” Knapp, of Springfield, Missouri; eight grandchildren, Kasen, Aerika, Cora, Natalie, Quinn, Khalea, Summer, and Autumn; his mother, Anna Ruth Whitten, of Falcon, Missouri; two brothers, Robert Whitten, of Falcon, Missouri, and Roy Whitten, of Lebanon, Missouri; several nieces and nephews; as well as a host of other relatives and friends.
He was born and raised in Chicago, Illinois, and then moved with his family to the Falcon, Missouri community when he was seventeen years old. He then made his home in the Springfield and Lebanon areas and was a concrete worker doing building construction for a number of years.
In his spare time he enjoyed being outdoors where his favorite activities were hunting and fishing. His children were the most important part of his life and he greatly cherished every moment with his grandchildren.
Wilborn was a loving father, grandfather, son, brother, uncle, and was a caring friend. We celebrate his life and know that his family and friends will hold tight to the wonderful memories he made for them during his lifetime.
Funeral service for Mr. Whitten will be held Saturday, May 9 at 10 a.m. at Holman-Howe Funeral Home. A visitation will follow the service.
Burial will be in I.O.O.F. cemetery in Hunnewell, Missouri.
A memorial has been established.
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