John DeFord Whitman Obituary
We are sad to announce that on May 8, 2025, John DeFord Whitman of Pulaski, Virginia passed away. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.
He was predeceased by: his grandparents, Jeanne, Robert Whitman, Sr., Helen K. and Joseph F. Kelley; and his uncle John D. Kelley.
He is survived by: his parents, Elizabeth Kelley and Robert P. Whitman, Jr.; his sister Julia Pierce Whitman; his aunts, Martha K. Biggar (Ed), Sarah Whitman Hadacek (Dan) and Jeanne Whitman Bobbitt (Rhodes); his uncle Joseph N. Kelley; his cousins, Bailey Hadacek, Samuel Hadacek, Bentley Andrews, Hunter Perrot and Cabell Perrot; and his pets, Coco and LuLu.
In lieu of flowers donations can be made to City of Refuge, P.C. Care Portal Fund 249 Dora Highway Pulaski, VA 24301, earmark careportal, or to the Thornspring Church Cemetery, 5670 Thornspring Church Road Dublin, VA 24084.
