Oscar Tinsley Whitten Jr., 83 of Dillwyn went home to be with the Lord on February 25, 2024.
He was preceded in death by his wife, Doris Blanche Whitten; his parents, Oscar Whitten and Mabel Hines. Oscar is survived by his son, Robert (Robin); daughter, Virginia Whitten; grandsons, Gary Lee (Megan) and Michael Rojas; granddaughter, Rebecca Whitten, along with several great grandchildren and stepson Jeff Conley. He is also survived by his brothers, Joseph Whitten (Lila), Danny Whitten, Kenny Whitten (Ann) and sisters, Mattie Shifflet, Debbie White, Frieda Crews(Robbie), Denise Thompson (Mitch) and numerous nieces and nephews.
Oscar was a retired master electrician. He was a member of several equine clubs. He was an avid hunter and hounds man. He loved providing wagon rides in the community and special events with his white mules, Andy and Mae. They were loved by everyone that met them.
Funeral service will be held March 2, 2024 at 2 p.m. at Mulberry Grove Baptist Church with interment in the church cemetery. Family will receive friends, March 1, 2024 from 6 until 8 p.m. at the Dunkum Funeral Home.