Horace Whitfield

Mr. Horace Whitfield, age 76 of Gillsville passed away on Saturday, October 24, 2021 at his residence.  Mr. Whitfield was born in Gillsville to Mary Belle Savage Echols of Gillsville and the late, H.J. Whitfield.  Mr. Whitfield was retired from Tri-Bio Labs and a member of Word of Life Church.  In addition to his father, Mr. Whitfield was also preceded in death by his son, Chad Burnett.

In addition to his mother, Mr. Whitfield is also survived by his wife, Sandra Strickland Whitfield of Gillsville; children, Amy Whitfield of Cornelia, Chris Burnett of Gillsville, and Tonya McClure (Lt.Col. Shawn) of Gillsville; brother, Billy Whitfield (Brenda) of Gillsville; four grandchildren, Blake Burnett (Chelsea Anderson), Tucker McClure, Bella McClure, Sarah Riggins; family friend, Matthew Hurst.

Memorial service will be held Tuesday, Oct. 26th at 6:00 PM from the chapel of Little-Ward Funeral Home with Rev. Herman Nations officiating.  The family will receive friends at the funeral home Tuesday from 4-6 PM.

Little-Ward Funeral Home, Commerce is in charge of arrangements.