ANDERSON, SC - Larry Franklin Whitten, age 72, of Anderson, passed away on Monday, December 2, 2013 at his residence.
Born in Anderson, on December 31, 1940, he was the son of the late Claude Kenny Whitten and the late Jessie Leon Whitten. He proudly served his country in the United States Air Force. Larry had worked in textiles for over 40 years, first working at Gluck Mill and later at Haynesworth Mill as an engineer in the maintenance department. He was an avid golfer and enjoyed woodworking. He was a member of Southside Baptist Church.
He is survived by his children, Russel Whitten and his wife Vickie, and Christi Charette, all of Anderson, SC; three sisters, Betty Perry, Frances Callaway and Gloria Whitten, all of Anderson; and two granddaughters, Brittany Whitten and Jessica Charette.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Billie Ruth Ledford Whitten; and a sister, Claudia Tilley.
The Graveside Service will be held at Forest Lawn Memorial Park on Friday, December 6, 2013 at 2:00 p.m. with Reverend J. Floyd Stansell, Jr. officiating.
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