Racine- Sterling Lucas Whitt, 80, passed away at his home, surrounded with the love of his family, on Monday, July 4, 2011 following a courageous battle with cancer.
Sterling was born in Panther, West Virginia on October 4, 1930 to the late Clifford and Pearlie (nee: Cline) Whitt. He lived in Racine since 1964.
Sterling was employed by the J.I. Case Co. for over 25 years, retiring in 1991. He was an accomplished musician, who could play the fiddle like nobody else, and loved playing in the family band. Among his interests, he enjoyed playing horseshoes, camping, watching baseball, and keeping his family amused with his stories and jokes. Sterling will be remembered as a simple man who loved being in the surroundings of his entire family.
Surviving are his children, Timothy (Sue) Street Sr., Donna Anderson, David (Cheryl) Street, Marvin Dale (Debra) Street and Oliver Leon (Jean) Street; 25 grandchildren; 39 great-grandchildren; numerous great-great-grandchildren…..and still counting; sisters, Valice Whitt and Jean Whitt; brother, Royce (MaryLou) Whitt; second set of grandchildren, Ashley, Amy, Junior, Austin and Audrena; special singers, Sherri Lynne and Kassie; numerous camping buddies, Kevin and Brenda, Larry and Bobby Jo, Paul and Audrey, Billy and Cindy, and all their families; and by many nieces, nephews, other dear relatives and friends too numerous to mention all by name.
In addition to his parents, Sterling was preceded in death by his beloved wife, Chloey (nee: Street) Whitt on April 20, 1989; children, Pauline, Arlene, Ernest, Edward and Ruth; sister, Genieva McGuire; and brother, Gathern Whitt.
Funeral services will be held on Friday, July 8, 2011 at 9:30 am in Taylor Avenue Church of the Nazarene, 2100 Taylor Avenue, with Rev. Wilson Deaton officiating. Interment will follow in West Lawn Memorial Park. Visitation will be in the funeral home on Thursday from 6 – 8 pm and in the church on Friday from 8:30-9:30 am.
A heartfelt note of thanks to the entire staff of Wheaton Franciscan Healthcare-All Saints, especially 2ndfloor; and to Wheaton Hospice, especially the devoted nurses, for the compassionate care and support given to Sterling in his time of need.
Billy Street says
Grandpa you will surely be missed. Camping with you these last few years were some of the best imes I had. Cindy and I love you LOTS, but I am sure you knew that.