Gary Whitted, Sr. Memorial Program

Tuesday, March 29, 2022 • 10:00 AM The Potter's House of North Dallas 10501 Main Street • Frisco, TX 75036

Pastor Travis Simons, Officiant | Pastor Sheryl Brady, Eulogist

STORY

Gary Burton Whitted, Sr. was born February 23, 1963 in Chapel Hill, North Carolina. He was proud that he and his maternal grandfather shared the same birthday. One of six children born to the late Reverend Anderson Whitted and the late Mrs. Betty Wright Whitted, Gary lived most of his life in North Carolina until he and his family moved to Texas.

Gary loved his wife and his family. He married the love of his life, Irma, on August 22, 1981. His affectionate love for Irma for over forty years was enviable. Gary and Irma were blessed with three children: Tamika, Gary Jr. “Chubby” and Precious.

Family was everything to Gary. He was a devoted husband and father who was immensely proud of his children and his grandchildren’s love for him. To his family, he was known as “Big Red, Deddy, Papi and Papaw.” In addition to his love for his family, Gary loved people. Referenced as “Mr. G” by all who had the pleasure of knowing him, his infectious smile which you could see for miles, his contagious laughter, and his kindness made him an instant favorite with everyone.

“Mr. G” grew up working with his father and grandfather in the family business, Whitted Construction Company, founded by his great grandfather. Following the family tradition of entrepreneurship, in 1995 “Mr. G” successfully launched Whitted Stucco and Tile Company. In the tradition modeled by the Whitted family, his son “Chubby” joined the company becoming a fourth-generation entrepreneur.

“Mr. G” was a gentleman and possessor of a profound sense of humor. For his culinary skills, he was conferred the title of “Cobbler King” for his highly sought-after peach and apple cobblers. With his God-given musical talent, he loved to sing and play the drums. His love for music was passed down to his children. A sportsman, Gary loved playing softball and

basketball. In his younger days of playing softball, opposing teams dreaded seeing him step up to bat because they knew he would hit a homerun every time. In basketball, he was known for his jump shot.

“Mr. G” loved God, and he loved his church. His love for the Lord began when he accepted Jesus Christ as his Savior. He was a worshipper, and you always knew it was a good service if you saw him leaping or taking a lap around the building.

He was a dedicated and faithful member of his family church, Mebane’s Chapel United Holiness Church in North Carolina where his father was the pastor for many years. He joined The River Church in Durham, North Carolina in 2001 under the leadership of Bishop Joby and Pastor Sheryl Brady. When the Bradys answered the call to build The Potter’s House of North Dallas in Frisco, Texas, he and his family moved to Texas to help establish the church.

Gary Burton Whitted, Sr. will be joyfully met in heaven by his parents, Reverend Anderson Whitted and Betty Wright Whitted; his sisters Rachel Kimber and Patricia Whitted who proceeded him in death. His life will be honored, his memories cherished, and his legacy of love carried on by his beloved wife, Irma; children, Tamika Whitted Carter and her husband Calvin, Gary Burton Whitted, Jr. and his wife Azia, Precious Bruton and her husband Stephen; grandchildren Shamya Long, Tyson Carter, Calvin “CJ” Carter, Kiersten Carter, Brandon Carter, Nyla Whitted, Princeton Whitted, Stephen “Spanky” Bruton, Jr., and Layla Bruton; sisters Ramona Mebane, Leslie Hairston and Muriel Gilchrist and; brother Anderson (Jackie) Whitted, Jr., and a special Godson Kevin “KevKev” Wright, Jr. “Mr. G” leaves a large extended family of nieces, nephews, cousins, church family, and friends who loved him and will miss him.

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Processional..................................................................................................Family & Ministers Prayer.........................................................................................................Pastor Travis Simons Old Testament Scrpture Reading..............................................................Pastor Jeremy Keys New Testament Scripure Reading..............................................................Pastor Lana Jeffrey Selection.......................................................Thunder.......................................... Aaron Gordon Family Tribute.............................................................................................. Mrs. Irma Whitted Words of Comfort................................................................................Bishop Ronald Godbee Selection......................................................I Am Free........................... Pastor Joseph Anthony Words of Encouragement............................................................................ Bishop Joby Brady Eulogy..........................................................................................................Pastor Sheryl Brady Recessional..........................................He'll Welcome Me.................... Pastor Joseph Anthony Committal & Benediction.......................................................................Pastor Travis Simons

PRECIOUS

with sincere

The family of Mr. Gary Burton Whitted, Sr. would like to express our sincere appreciation for the prayers, calls, visits, tokens of love and other expressions of sympathy shown during our time of sadness. May God bless each of you for your kindness and concern.

Interment Wear Cemetery

3737 East First Street • Prosper, Texas 75078

Calvin Carter Ores Johnson Kevin Wright, Jr.

Pallbearers

Stephen Bruton Dennis Mebane, Jr Terrance White

Anthony Brown, Jr.