George Junior Whitworth, age 76, of Anderson, SC, passed away Thursday, July 8, 2021, at Pruitt Health-Pickens.
Born January 22, 1945, he was the son of the late Charles R. Whitworth and Ruth Pelfrey Whitworth. He was married to the late Winnie Levine Bowen Whitworth. George was retired from Owens Corning Fiberglass.
He is survived by his daughters, Gwen Marchbanks and her husband, Bobby of Camden, and Bonnie Duckett of Anderson; brother, Charles Whitworth and his wife, Ruby of Anderson; sister, Formelia Gilstrap of Honea Path; grandchildren, Merissa Pruitt, Cynthia Marchbanks, Meranda Scott, Amber Marchbanks, and Heather Page; great grandchildren, Kathryn Pruitt, Maya Sampson, and Ava Sampson; and great-great grandchild, Freya Kinard.
In addition to his wife and parents, he was preceded in death by his brothers, Alvin and Marshall Whitworth; and sister, Nellie Maddox.
The family will receive friends Saturday, July 10, 2021, from 5:00-7:00 pm at The McDougald Funeral Home. The funeral service will be held Monday, July 12, 2021, at 10:00 am in the Chapel of The McDougald Funeral Home with Rev. Dale Duckett officiating. Burial will follow at Forest Lawn Memorial Park.
Flowers will be accepted.
The family will be at their respective homes.
Events
Visitation
Saturday, July 10, 2021
5:00PM - 7:00PM
The McDougald Funeral Home
2211 North Main Street
Anderson, SC 29621
Email: Gail@mcdougaldfuneralhome.com,laurel@mcdougaldfuneralhome.com
Phone: (864) 224-4343
Funeral Service
Monday, July 12, 2021
10:00AM
The McDougald Funeral Home
2211 North Main Street
Anderson, SC 29621
Email: Gail@mcdougaldfuneralhome.com,laurel@mcdougaldfuneralhome.com
Phone: (864) 224-4343
Final Resting Place
Forest Lawn Memorial Park
2609 U. S. Highway 29 North
Anderson , SC 29621