Otis Franklin Whitfield Obituary
We announce the death of Otis Franklin Whitfield (Roxboro, North Carolina), who passed away on August 16, 2026, at the age of 85. Otis 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 Otis Franklin Whitfield to pay them a last tribute.
Otis will be remembered for the impact he had on the lives of those around him. Friends, family, and colleagues will cherish their memories and the time shared. Those who knew Otis will remember moments of kindness, warmth, and presence. Though words cannot fully capture his life, the legacy of connections and experiences remains. Otis’s absence will be deeply felt by those who valued his companionship.
He was predeceased by: his parents, Kellie P. Whitfield and Nannie Mae Gentry Whitfield; and his siblings, Kelly P. Whitfield, Jr., Ralph Whitfield and Clara Sales.
He is survived by: his wife Janice Melton Whitfield; his daughters, Kellie W. Fuller and Susan W. Chavis (Ronald); his sister Nancy Marie Melton; his granddaughter Cassandra Roy; and his great grandchildren, Casper Rain Hadden and Cyprus Clay Hadden.
