Danny Jay Whitt

Danny Jay Whitt passed away July 2, 2021, at Peyton Hospice House following a long illness.  He was surrounded by his loving family. He was born on May 1, 1948, to Olbert and Beulah (Cornwell) Whitt.

Mr. Whitt was preceded in death by his parents and three brothers, Donny, Doyle, and Doug.  He is survived by his loving wife of fifty-five years, Vicki (Hoover) Whitt, two daughters, Tammy Barnett (Kevin), of Frankford WV, and Heather Whitt of Roanoke, VA.  He was blessed with two beloved grandchildren, Danielle Dyckman (Jordan), of Roanoke, VA, and Zachary Barnett of Frankford, WV. He was also blessed with a great grandson, Daniel Owen (Big O) of Roanoke, VA.  Other survivors are two brothers, Duane (Melissa), and Dale (Debbie), and five sisters, Dona Lilly (Paul), Danetta Whitt, Danita Moore (Dave), Donna Shortridge (James) and Deanna Whitt, and sister-in-law, Mary Ellen Whitt.

Mr. Whitt, along with his wife, owned and operated Whitt Family Furniture for more than thirty years.  He proudly served his country in the U.S. Army during the Vietnam conflict.  He was a member of the Renick VFW Post 6737. He loved Farmall tractors and WVU Mountaineers, but mostly he loved spending time with his family.

Visitation will be 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM, Monday, July 5, 2021, at the Morgan Funeral Home Chapel – 252 Montvue Drive, Lewisburg, WV.  Funeral service will be at 11:00 AM, Tuesday, July 6, 2021, at the Wesley Chapel United Methodist Church, Carroll Hill Road, Lewisburg, WV 24901. Private family burial will follow.  In lieu of flowers please make donations to Peyton Hospice House 1265 Maplewood Avenue – Lewisburg, WV 24901.  Online guestbook can be signed at www.morganfh.net .  Arrangements by Morgan Funeral Home, Lewisburg, WV.