Virgil L. "Whitey" McDivitt's obituary , Passed away on October 5, 2026 in Fountain City, Indiana

Virgil L. "Whitey" McDivitt

August 12, 1929 - October 5, 2026 (97 years old)

Fountain City, Indiana

Virgil L. "Whitey" McDivitt's obituary , Passed away on October 5, 2026 in Fountain City, Indiana

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Smith-McQuiston & Webster Funeral Home

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Virgil L. "Whitey" McDivitt

August 12, 1929 - October 5, 2026 (97 years old)

Fountain City, Indiana

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Virgil L. McDivitt Obituary

The family of Virgil L. McDivitt of Fountain City, Indiana announces his passing on October 5, 2026. Virgil, born on August 12, 1929, is remembered by family, friends, and others who shared time and connection. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family.

Family, friends, and acquaintances remember Virgil for his warmth, thoughtfulness, and the moments shared together. While he will be deeply missed, the influence he had on the lives around him remains. Loved ones will reflect on the time spent together. Virgil’s memory will live on in the hearts of friends and family, a lasting reminder of the connections and experiences he brought to the world.

He was loved and cherished by many people including: parents: Everett E. McDivitt and Mary L. Parks McDivitt; wife: Janice C. McDivitt; children: Diane (John) Crandall, Neil Duane (Patti) McDivitt and Melanie (Randy) Calvelage; grandchildren: Justin, Ryan, John, Caleb, Michelle, Matthew, Jennifer, Lucas and Rachel; sister: Ruby Hackenbracht; brother: Paul McDivitt; siblings: Ellsworth W. McDivitt, Kenneth E. McDivitt, Cecil Edward McDivitt, Esther Louise Dearth, Hazel Bernice Dafler, Lester S. McDivitt, Robert Joseph "Gene" McDivitt, Marylou Cavins, Mabel L. Sandlin, Ruth Ann Cox Colvin Loy, Everett Joseph McDivitt, Barbara June Shelley and Keith Frank McDivitt; other: April McDivitt; and 14 great-grandchildren, several great-great-grandchildren, nieces, nephews and many friends.

Visitation will be held on Friday, October 9th 2026 from 4:00 PM to 7:00 PM at the Smith-McQuiston & Webster Funeral Home (321 US Hwy 27, Fountain City, IN 47341). A funeral service will be held on Saturday, October 10th 2026 from 11:00 AM to 12:00 PM at the same location.

Memorial contributions are encouraged for the Northeastern High School Athletic Department, 7295 US Hwy 27 North, Fountain City, IN 47341.

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Smith-McQuiston & Webster Funeral Home



Fri

Oct 09

Visitation

4:00 PM - 7:00 PM

Smith-McQuiston & Webster Funeral Home
321 US Hwy 27, Fountain City, IN 47341

Sat

Oct 10

Funeral service

11:00 AM - 12:00 PM

Smith-McQuiston & Webster Funeral Home
321 US Hwy 27, Fountain City, IN 47341

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