Thomas P. Whitten Obituary
We announce the death of Thomas P. Whitten in Savannah, Georgia, born in Lynchburg, Virginia, who passed away on September 3, 2026, at the age of 83. Thomas will be remembered by family members, friends, and others whose lives were connected in meaningful ways. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Thomas P. Whitten to pay them a last tribute.
He was predeceased by: his daughter Sarah Whitten; his parents, Wilbur C. "Red" Whitten and Louise Poole Whitten; and his siblings, Wilbur C. Whitten, Jr., Franklin H. Whitten and Mary Lynn Whitten.
He is survived by: his wife Susan Gifford Whitten; his children, Elizabeth Whitten Jones (Bradley), Laura C. Whitten and Thomas P. Whitten, Jr. (Allison); his stepchildren, Julia Sanford, Richard Deaner (Kara) and Katherine Holdt; his grandchildren, Anne, Catherine Jones, Caroline and Tre Whitten; and his stepgrandchildren, George, Charles, John, Kathryn Sanford, Lucy Holdt, Isabella, Adam and Ally Deaner.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to: E.C. Glass High School Athletic Boosters Scholarship Fund: C/O The Greater Lynchburg Community Foundation, 1100 Commerce Street, Lynchburg, Va 24504.
