Don DeWitt Whitley Obituary
With profound sadness, we say goodbye to Don DeWitt Whitley of Roebuck, South Carolina, born in Roanoke, Virginia, whose vibrant spirit touched the lives of many. Don left this world on January 15, 2026 at the age of 87, leaving a void in the lives of so many people. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of Don DeWitt Whitley to show support.
He was predeceased by: his parents, Donwell DeWitt Whitley, Sr. and Elcy Miller Whitley; his brother Woody Whitley; and his son-in-law Rick Stepp. He is survived by: his wife Phyllis Dority Whitley; his children, Wendy Stepp, Sandy Simmons (Danny), David Whitley (Jo Ann), Tracie Horton (Bradley) and Christy Whitley Hagler; his grandchildren, Ashley Cooper (Brayden), Colby Stepp, Chad Stepp, Amanda Spradlin (Paul), Taylor McLean (Sam), Hannah Pendergrass (Tres), Zachary Horton and Dillon Scruggs (Andrea); and his great grandchildren, Millie, Myles, Molli, Sullivan, Fletcher, Lincoln, Matthew, Cameron, Nash and Bowen.
In memory of Don, memorial contributions may be made to RoseCrest Retirement Community (https://www.lutheranhomesscfoundation.org), c/o Lutheran Homes of South Carolina Foundation, 300 Ministry Drive, Irmo, SC 29063.
