Dennis Baggerly Whitt, 79 of Athens, passed away on Monday, July 17th, 2023, at Huntsville Hospital. Mr. Whitt was born on April 15th, 1944, in Athens, to Carlton and Leovis Coats Whitt.
Mr. Whitt is survived by his wife Annette Whitt; children Neal Whitt (Angela), Bryan Whitt (Jodi), and Jim Whitt (Katrina); siblings Karen Koerner (Roger), Eric Whitt (Beth), Michael Whitt (Brenda), and Terry Whitt (Theresa); grandchildren Stephanie Sammet (Dickie), Ethan Whitt (Jessica), Rebekah Whitt, Allie Rowland (David), Dylan Whitt, Gunnar Whitt, and Lexxie Whitt; great-grandchildren Camden, Carter, Madalynn, Mason, and Willow; and stepchildren Doug Long (Laura) and Robert Long (Lisa).
He is preceded in death by his parents Carlton and Leovis Whitt; and the mother of his children Sheryle Whitt.
Funeral services for Mr. Whitt will be Thursday, July 20th, 2023, at 2:00pm at Limestone Chapel Funeral Home, with Dr. Jeff Steele and Dr. Carl Evans officiating. Visitation will be Thursday from 12:00-1:45pm at the funeral home. Burial will be at Copeland Cemetery. Pallbearers will be Jerry Blevins, Ethan Whitt, Micah York, Sam Long, Stephen Long, and Jonathan Luke Long.
Mr. Whitt was a devoted Christian and was a member at Boyd’s Chapel United Methodist Church. He enjoyed gardening and was a Master Gardener. He also loved antique vehicles and music. He served six years as a member of National Guard.
