George Lovett Whitten, Jr., 79, died on February 10, 2020, at Phoebe Sumter Medical Center, in Americus, GA.  He was born on September 21, 1940, in Plains, GA, to the late George Lovett Whitten, Sr., and Louise Price Whitten.

George is preceded in death by his wife, Nan Whitten.

George is survived by:  his sister, Judy (David) Reeves of Plains, GA.; three daughters, Liz (David) Williams of Junction City, OR, Kathy (Donald) Gouker of Richland, GA, Paula (David) McMillion of Lumpkin, Ga; one son, Michael (Heather) Wilson of Plant City, FL; a special niece, Angie (Tony) Weeks; a special nephew, Mike (Blake) Reeves; three grand nieces and nephews, Norah Weeks, Porter Weeks, Drew Reeves; and several grandchildren.

George served in the United States Marines as an E-6 SSGT.  He served three terms during the Vietnam War and was a Police Officer for the Department of Defense at Fort Benning, Georgia.  After he retired from service, George served as a Richland Police Officer.  He was a member of the Enterprise Baptist Church, the NRA and the American Legion.  Bubba loved to spend time talking with his family and many friends.

He received several awards and commendations:    Rifle Marksman Badge, Pistol Expert Badge (2nd Award), Navy and Marine Corps Expeditionary Medal, Navy Achievement Medal (Combat V), National Defense Service Medal, Vietnam Service Medal (with 3 stars), Vietnam Campaign Medal (with device), Presidential Unit Commendation, Combat Action Ribbon, Navy Unit Commendation, Letter of Appreciation (3rd Award), Meritorious Mast (3rd Award) and Good Conduct Medal with 5 stars.

A Visitation Service will be held on Wednesday evening, February 12, 2020, from 6:00 - 7:00 pm, at Baldwin Funeral Home in Richland, GA.

The Church Service will be held on Thursday morning, February 13, 2020, at 10:00 AM, at Enterprise Baptist Church in Richland, GA, with burial in the church cemetery. The Reverend Tim Cadenhead will officiate the service.

In Lieu of Flowers:  Memorials may be given In Memory of George Whitten, Jr., to: Enterprise Baptist Church (% Diane Miller, 5285 Valley Road, Richland Ga. 31825) OR NAM Knights (3581 GA Hwy 216, Cuthbert, GA 39840) OR Stewart Webster Cancer Fund (6381 Hamilton St., Preston, Georgia 31824).

Baldwin Funeral Home is in charge of all funeral arrangements.  Baldwin Funeral Home, P O Box 394, Richland, GA 31825. www.baldwinfuneralhome.com .  229-887-2750