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Carl Edgar Whitt
March 12, 1943 - July 22, 2016

Mr. Carl Edgar Whitt of the Central community departed this life on Friday, July 22, 2016 at UAMS in Little Rock, Ark., at the age of 73 years, 4 months, 10 days. He was born Friday, March 12, 1943 in McCormick, Ark., and lived most of his life in Trumann and Harrisburg Central community. Mr. Whitt was an Army veteran a contractor and a Godly man who loved the Lord. Mr. Whitt was preceded in death by his parents, Willie Ed and Mary Magdeline Curton Whitt. He is survived by his wife of 54 years, Marian Whitt of the home; one daughter, Kimberly Whitt Bell of Hickory Plains, Ark; one son, Stanley Carl (Paula) Whitt of Harrisburg Central; one brother, Edward Whitt of Trumann; and 7 grandchildren Whitt Everett Bell, Joseph Stanley Whitt, Samuel Arthur Bell, Sarah Ellen Bell, Jedidiah Coy Whitt, John Carlton Bell, and Maddie Grace Whitt.. Funeral service will be Tuesday morning at 10:00 a.m. in the Central Community Church with Ron Whitt officiating. Burial will follow in the Arkansas State Veterans Cemetery at Birdeye, Ark. with Thompson Funeral Home of Trumann in charge of arrangements. Pallbearers will be Joey Cox, Gary Barker, Ray Kemper, Scott Kemper, Logan Kelly, and Jim Petty.Visitation will be Monday evening from 5 to 7 p.m. at Central Community Church at Harrisburg Central Community on Highway 163.. An online guest book can be signed at www.thompsonfuneralhome.net

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July 26, 2016
10:00 AM

Central Community Church
Central Community - Hwy 163
Harrisburg, AR 72432

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  1. Johnnie Kendall mitchusson, Jonesboro Arkansas 72404 says
    August 25, 2016

    Sorry for yalls loss

  2. Phillip and Debbie Long, Jonesboro, Arkansas says
    July 26, 2016

    We are so sorry for the loss of your loved one. Carl was a great man and friend.

  3. Danny and Lou Ann O'Roark, Houston, TX says
    July 26, 2016

    Carl was one of the nicest guys with the sunniest outlook we've ever known.I hope he's playing music with Jack O'Roark today.We will miss you Carl and we will pray for comfort for you Marian.We love you!

  4. Kathryn French, Jonesboro, AR says
    July 26, 2016

    So sorry for your lost.May God watch over you and comfort you.

  5. Tony K. Moss, Lansing, MI says
    July 26, 2016

    Our thoughts and prayers are with your family. May God bless you and comfort you.

  6. Judy Jones Bailey, Bono Arkansas says
    July 26, 2016

    I'm so sorry for your loss. I really enjoyed listening to him at the park and talking to him.

  7. Joyce Fratt, Oakland Ne. says
    July 26, 2016

    Marian and Family. So so sorry for your loss. We had some very good times doing music in Tx. I know God and the Angels will enjoy his love of music also, I think we're all practicing for our place in the Heavenly Choir. Bless you Joyce

  8. jeff criss, bay ar says
    July 26, 2016

  9. Shelah Gunter, Beebe, AR says
    July 26, 2016

    Kim, I am so sorry for your loss. I know he was a wonderful father because he sure did raise a precious daughter. Praying for you friend, Shelah Gunter

  10. Gary. Russell, Trumann Ar 72472 says
    July 25, 2016

  11. Ronnie and Lorett Nailling, Floyd, Arkansas says
    July 25, 2016

    Kim, I was so sorry to hear the sad news about your sweet Daddy. Please know you and your family are in our thoughts and prayers.

  12. Connie B. & Harold H., Creston, Ia. says
    July 25, 2016

    Marian, Still can't wrap myself around this. Oh, how we loved playing music & singing with you both. Carl is sure gonna be missed, that infectious smile & his laughter. We send our sincere condolences to you & your family. ? Connie & Harold

  13. James Wells, Searcy, AR says
    July 25, 2016

    I enjoyed playing music with Carl. He always so much fun to be around. My continued prayers for his family.

  14. Kelly Rogers, Pocahontas, AR says
    July 25, 2016

    MarianI am so sorry for your loss. We know our loss is Carl's gain & we will all be together someday. Love you both so much & always enjoyed picking with Carl at Wynne each year. I will keep you in my prayers. Kelly Rogers

  15. Shirley Mead, Jonesboro, ar says
    July 25, 2016

    So very sorry.

  16. Elmo Lane, TRUMANN says
    July 25, 2016

    Who would ever know that when we played last it would be the last time & when we talked on the phone that it was the end & a start of a new adventure for you just wish i could told you more that I loved you like a brother. We will meet again I just hope they have guitars in Heaven because I know that God would love good music like we played--R I P my old friend you will be missed--Farewell

  17. Mike and Tracy Davis, Jonesboro, AR says
    July 25, 2016

    Stan and Joe, so sorry to hear about your dad/granddad's passing. Your family is in our thoughts and prayers.

  18. Jim & Dona Lawson, Mountain Grove, MO says
    July 25, 2016

    We have only known Carl & Marian a few years, but learned to love them. Brother in Christ gone home. we pray for comfort & peace for your family.

  19. Harold Brightwell, Jonesboro, Ar. says
    July 25, 2016

    Sorry for your loss Stan, he was one of my good friends.

  20. Dorene Mellon, Beebe Arkansas says
    July 25, 2016

    To my sister in Christ praying for strength, for you and your family.???Dorene

  21. Tom & Elaine Zeller, Forest Lake,MN & Donna, TX says
    July 25, 2016

    Marian, we are so sorry for your loss. We will miss him and you at jams in Texas. You both were always a joy to listen to.

  22. Ed and Karin Jones, Weslaco Texas says
    July 25, 2016

    Marian, We are very sorry to hear about your loss. We will keep you and your family in our prayers. Friends in music from Weslaco , Texas Ed and Karin Jones

  23. Mike, Vince and Patty Ventimiglia , says
    July 25, 2016

  24. Jim and Carol Driemeyer, Minneota,Mn. says
    July 25, 2016

    We were so saddened by the news. We did not get to know him very well but sure enjoyed him singing as well as yours Marian. Heard you both many times at Koenig's Resort. I believe he is singing with the angels.Know that our thoughts and prayers are with you and the family.

  25. April Taylor hivelyt , says
    July 25, 2016

    So sorry for y'all lose he was a good man our prayers are with your family

  26. Michael Gann, Murrieta CA says
    July 25, 2016

    So sorry I can't be there to pay my respects to Uncle Carl. My thoughts and love are with you. Michael

  27. Marty R. Hopkins, Southaven, Ms says
    July 25, 2016

    Marian, I am so sorry to hear of Carl's passing. I will never forget the times we played and sang at your house. Carl was a very talented man and a gentle soul! He now has his reward! Much love to you and your family during this difficult time. Love you!

  28. John & Kaye Barrett, Camden, MI says
    July 25, 2016

    Marian and Family, we are so sorry to hear of Carl's death. We are glad we got to talk to him a couple weeks ago. John enjoyed playing music with Carl. He will be missed.

  29. George & Laura Hill, Florence, Texas says
    July 25, 2016

    Kim, please express our deepest condolences and prayers of support to your mother. Sorry we can't be there in person. George & Laura Hill

  30. Kevin and Sharon Robin Harvey, Des Arc Arkansas says
    July 25, 2016

  31. Becky Wade, Jonesboro Ar says
    July 24, 2016

    So very sorry for your loss.Sending Our thoughts and prayers for your family.

  32. Violet Sue Chaffin Gryner, Keiser, Ar. says
    July 24, 2016

  33. Carole Diane Patton, Morrison, Illinois says
    July 24, 2016

    Uncle Carl was always a joy to be around. He had a wonderful sense of humor and treated everyone with respect. He will always be remembered with love and respect. My prayers and love are with you all during this time of loss. God is with him and you. All my love your niece Carole

  34. Gene Barnett, Jonesboro, AR says
    July 24, 2016

    I was so saddened and shocked to hear of Carl's passing. He is going to be missed by all who knew and loved him. Prayers to all the family and I know the Lord will see you all through this sad time.

  35. James Parrish, Henderson / Las Vegas Nevada says
    July 24, 2016

    My thought`s are with all the family, To my school friend of a long ago, May heaven doors be open for your return home to be with the Lord.

  36. Brenda Bonds, Jonesboro,Ar says
    July 24, 2016

    I was totally shocked about Carl. I am so sorry for your loss. Kim and Stanley you both are going to be very important to your Mom. I know you were anyway. However, this loss will be difficult for her. Love to you all,Brenda Bonds

  37. Diana Miligan, Truman says
    July 24, 2016

    I AM SO SORRY FOR THE FAMILY LOSS HE WILL BE GREATLY MISSED BY ALL. MAY THE LORD BE WITH YOU ALL AT THIS TME FIR HE LOVES YOU

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