GEORGE WHITFIELD

August 8, 1936 – April 4, 2012

ANDERSON: Mr. George Edward Whitfield, 75, husband of Evelyn Wooten Whitfield, passed away Wednesday, April 4, 2012 at Rainey Hospice House in Anderson.

Born in Hartwell, GA, he was the son of the late James Thadas Whitfield and Selma Whitfield.  Mr. Whitfield was a graduate of Hart County High School and served in the United States National Guard for 7 years.  He retired from the Singer Corporation after many years of service, following his retirement he owned and operated Ed’s Grocery Store. He was a member of New Prospect Baptist Church.

In addition to his wife of the home, he is survived by a sister, Mary Whitfield Evans of Hartwell, GA; brother in law, Dr. Charles Wooten and his wife, Margaret of Anderson; sister in law, Glenda Mishoe of Greenville, SC.

The family will be at the home and will receive friends on Friday, April 6, 2012 from 10:00 am until 11:00 am at The McDougald Funeral Home.  The funeral will follow in the Chapel at 11:00 am with Dr. Tony Smith and Reverend David Blizzard officiating.  Burial will be held at Northview Cemetery in Hartwell, GA located at 175 N. Carolina Street, Hartwell, GA 30643.

Flowers are optional. Memorials may be made to Hospice of the Upstate, 1835 Rogers Road, Anderson, SC 29621 or New Prospect Baptist Church, 2503 Whitehall Road, Anderson, SC 29625.
        
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