Steven Alexander "Whit" Whitney, 71, of Jackson passed away Thursday, April 26, 2018, at his home with his Bible by his side.
He was born Aug. 28, 1946, in New York City, son of Tony and Bonzella Skinner Whitney.
Steven was a veteran having been inducted into the U.S. Army on July 14, 1964, and honorably discharged June 29, 1967. He also was employed a number of years at Procter & Gamble.
Survivors include a son, Mario Whitney of Sikeston, Missouri; a daughter, Susan Marlice Metagitsi Halkidikis and her husband, Dimitris Kiparissas, and grandson, Danagiotis Alexander Kiparissas, all of Greece.
He was preceded in death by his parents.
Visitation and sharing of memories will be 4 to 8 p.m. Friday, May 11, at McCombs Funeral Home and Cremation Center in Jackson.
Online condolences may be sent to the family by visiting www.mccombsfuneralhome.com.
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