John P. Whitman
John Perry Whitman, of Monticello, Georgia, passed away on February 21, 2025, at the age of 95.
John was born in Greenwood, South Carolina, the son of the late Dwitt Farnaid Whitman and Maggie Dominick Whitman. John was a proud Army Veteran and served during WWII. He was an avid outdoorsman, who loved fishing and hunting. John enjoyed traveling, especially going to the mountains. He adored spending time with his children and grandchildren.
In addition to his parents, Mr. Whitman was preceded in death by his first wife, Martha Whitman; his son, Sidney Womack; son-in-law, Jay Besse; and brothers, Warren Whitman, Charles Whitman, Fred Whitman, James Whitman, and sister, Marian Edwards.
He is survived by his loving wife, Patricia T. Whitman; children, Catherine Besse, Rita and Mark Adams, Luis Whitman and Lora Lyons, and Tim and Stephanie Womack; daughter-in-law, Teresa Womack; and many beloved grandchildren and great grandchildren; as well as a host of nieces and nephews.