John Henry Whitfield Anderson, SC John Henry Whitfield, age 89, passed away on Thursday, October 9, 2014 at NHC of Anderson. Born in Hart County, GA, on February 6, 1925, he was the son of the late Johnnie J. Whitfield and the late Bertha Chastain Whitfield. He worked at Orr Lyon Mill for more than 30 years. He was a member of Temple Baptist Church. He is survived by his loving wife, Beatrice Forrester Whitfield; a daughter, Linda Poore and her husband Larry, of Anderson, SC; grandchildren, Matthew Poore and his wife Kimberly and Donna Garrison and her husband Gregg, all of Anderson, SC; three great-grandchildren, Austin and Caleb Poore and Haley Garrison, all of Anderson, SC; and a sister, Shelby Jean Wolfe, of Newnan, GA In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a grandson, Michael Jeffrey Poore; two brothers, Felton and Charles Whitfield; and two infant sisters, Delores and Alice Whitfield. The Cryptside Service will be held on Saturday, October 11, 2014 at 12:00 p.m. at Forest Lawn Memorial Park Mausoleum with Reverend Mark Pollard officiating. The family will receive friends at the McDougald Funeral Home on Saturday, prior to the service, from 9:30 a.m. until 11:00 a.m. At other times, the family will be at their respective residences. The family of Mr. John Whitfield would like to express their heart-felt thanks to the entire staff of NHC for the love and compassion shown during his time there. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to NHC of Anderson, c/o Activities Department, 1501 East Greenville Street, Anderson, SC 29621. Events Visitation Saturday, October 11, 2014 9:30AM - 11:00AM The McDougald Funeral Home 2211 North Main Street Anderson, SC 29621 Email: Gail@mcdougaldfuneralhome.com,laurel@mcdougaldfuneralhome.com Phone: (864) 224-4343 Graveside service Saturday, October 11, 2014 12:00PM Forest Lawn Memorial Park 2609 U. S. Highway 29 North Anderson , SC 29621 Email: Gail@mcdougaldfuneralhome.com,laurel@mcdougaldfuneralhome.com Phone: (864) 225-1636 Final Resting Place Forest Lawn Memorial Park 2609 U. S. Highway 29 North Anderson , SC 29621