The McDougald Funeral Home2211 North Main StreetAnderson, South Carolina 29621864-224-4343OBITUARYRICKY L. WHITFIELDJUNE 26, 1962 - AuguST 3, 2009ANDERSON, SC ' Ricky Lee Whitfield, age 47, beloved son of Shirley Louise Whitfield and the late Edward Lee Whitfield, delicately passed early Monday morning at AnMed Health Medical Center.Born in Anderson County on June 26, 1962, he was a graduate of McDuffie High School and was formerly employed by the Mental Rehabilitation Center.In addition to his mother, his sisters survive Ricky: Linda Whitfield of the home, Julie Martin of Pendleton, Lisa Gillespie of Pendleton, and Lori Jordan of Pendleton. Three nephews also survive.The Funeral Service will be held at 1:30 pm on Wednesday, August 5, 2009, in the Chapel of The McDougald Funeral conducted by Dr. Jack Couch. Interment will follow in Forest Lawn Memorial Park.The family will receive friends from 7:00 pm until 9:00 pm on Tuesday, August 4, 2009, at The McDougald Funeral Home.The family is at the home of his sister, Lisa Gillespie, 1515 Five Forks Road, Pendleton.A message of condolence may be sent by visiting www.mcdougaldfuneralhome.com.THE McDOUGALD FUNERAL HOME is in charge of the funeral arrangements.