Arthur Lee Whitt

Arthur Lee Whitt (affectionately known as Butch), son of the late Lee and Mary Owens Whitt was born November 9, 1935 in Person County , North Carolina. He departed this life on June 11, 2016 after a brief illness. After graduating from Sollers Point High School, Dundalk Maryland he worked a short period of time at Lever Brothers and American Standard. Butch served in the United States Air Force as an Aircraft Engine Jet Mechanic during the Korean War. He received an Honorable Discharge in 1956 after being diagnosed with post traumatic syndrome. Due to his disability, Butch lived at Perry Point Veteran's Hospital, Perryville, Maryland for a number of years. His family would often visit him individually and collectively. They had all day gatherings with food, games and plain family fun. This was in addition to his weekend and holiday stays at home with his mother, Mary. The two of them went on many trips around the United States with the senior center until her health began to fail. In 1992, Butch moved to Pamplin, Virginia to live with his sister Gladys. While there he attended Zion Baptist Church and frequently participated in senior activities the local community center. He and Gladys returned to Baltimore a few years ago to live with family. In 2013 , Butch moved to the Va Loch Raven Residential Community Living Center. He enjoyed participating in several activities such as lunch outings, art and music classes. His favorite activity seems to have been Bingo; and quite often he won money and prizes. Butch knew and loved cars, baseball and game shows. Butch was strong willed and knew what he he wanted and what he didn't want. H was very in tune with his surroundings and their were no tricking him. His quick wit could always generate a laugh. he was very meticulous about everything from he dressed and undressed, to how his eating utensil were placed, to how his eating utensil were placed, to how he had to have his money folded with large bills on the inside . But most of all, he wasn't leaving the house without his cap nor was he going to put it down just anyway. Butch would greet you or get your attention by saying, “Hey”and your name. We know he had a genuine love and concern. For his family and all he met Butch will be sincerely misssed by everyone. He is preceded in death by a brother, Herman Whitt and Whitt and a sister, Helen Holloman. He leaves to cherish his memory, two sisters, Gladys Lawson (Charles), Clarissa Cooper (Walter), one uncle Harold Owens and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins and friends,

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Arthur Lee Whitt

November 9, 1935 - June 11, 2016