Fredrick William Whitt

Frederick William Whitt, 89 Engineer Lakeland " Frederick W. Whitt, 89, passed away on August 2, 2012 due to a stroke. Frederick was born on September 25, 1922 in Branson, Colorado. Frederick was a Navy veteran and served in WWII. He worked in the phosphate industry for most of his life after college. He was a member of the U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary of Lakeland, Flotilla 71 and the Egyptian Shrine of Tampa, Southland Lodge 256 of Lakeland. Frederick is preceded in death by his wife, Betty Whitt and his parents Charles and Fannie Whitt. He is survived by his sons, Jerrold (Eileen), Larry (Penny), Glenn (Regina), and Eric Whitt (Cheryl), brother, Tom Whitt, sister, Mary Howe, ten grandchildren, and seven great-grandchildren. A visitation will be held on Monday, August 6, 2012 from 5-7 pm at Heath Funeral Chapel Tribute Center. A service will be held on Tuesday, August 7, 2012 at 10 am in the Chapel. Interment to follow the service at Oak Hill Burial Park. Service: 08/07/2012 Heath Funeral Chapel 328 South Ingraham Avenue, Lakeland, Florida 33801 Heath Funeral Chapel Visitation: 08/06/2012 Heath Funeral Chapel