Steven “Steve” Whitten, 62, died peacefully at his home surrounded by his loving family after an extended battle with cancer on Tuesday, December 26, 2023. Steve was born in Tupelo on May 8, 1961 to the late John Perry Whitten and Arelee Carter Whitten who survives.
Steve was a down to earth soul and a member of the Baptist faith. He lived life to the fullest and there was never a dull moment when he was around. He worked for 42 years at Tecumseh Products in Verona. His work ethic led to him being promoted to supervisor. He loved his family and friends and enjoyed grilling for them. When he was not riding his motorcycle and cruising in his truck, Steve could be found in the bowling alley. Steve was a great bowler and was a member of the Tupelo Bowlers Hall of Fame. Steve also loved playing softball and cheering on his Tennessee Volunteers. He loved his music and especially Tennessee’s Rocky Top.
A Service celebrating Steve’s life will be held on Friday, December 29, 2023 from the Sadie Holland Memorial Chapel at 6:00 PM. The family will receive friends from 4:00 PM until service time on Friday at Holland Funeral Directors-Tupelo. For those unable to attend, the service may be viewed at www.hollandfuneraldirectors.com/Live-streaming at 6:00 PM Friday, and will be archived thereafter.
Steve is survived by his wife of 8 years, Michele Tice Whitten; his mother, Libby Whitten; his children, Stepanie, Kalya, Ben, Savannah, Taylor Brooke, and Damian; his fur babies, Ollie, Casper, Pebbles, Mia, and Eli; and two very special cousins, Judy and Dianne. He is preceded in death by his father and sister Alisa Westmoreland.
In lieu of flowers the family request that a donation be made in Steve’s Memory to The Lee County Humane Society, 2795 Cliff Gookin Blvd, Tupelo, MS 38801 or Tunnels for Towers Foundation, 2361 Hylan Boulevard, Staten Island, NY 10306
Condolences may be posted on Steve’s memorial page at hollandfuneraldirectors.com. Holland Funeral Directors is honored to be serving their friends.
