Thomas Allen Whitman, Sr.

Thomas (Tommy) A. Whitman, 80, passed away May 6, 2024.

He was born in Notasulga, AL on May 8, 1943 to Beuna Norris Whitman and Herman Grimes Whitman.  Tommy grew up going to Notasulga United Methodist Church and graduated from Macon County High School.  He enlisted in the Army National Guard after high school and was activated during the Berlin Wall Crisis.

Tommy married the love of his life, his high school sweetheart, Rita on June 2, 1963.  Tommy and Rita were married for 53 years.  They built their lives together in Notasulga where they raised their two children, Allen and Felicia.  They both retired with a move to Lake Martin.  Over the years, their house was filled with family and friends, everyone was always welcomed.

Tommy was a homebody, but would always travel if Rita wanted to.  Over the last few years of his life, he would sit on the pier, drinking a beer, calling family and friends to catch up and socialize with neighbors.  Tommy never met a stranger.

During Tommy’s life, he spent most of his career working with the Bentley’s and Auburn University.  He was also a trained barber and would always pull out his shears to cut family member’s hair if they asked.  Tommy loved to be outside.  Most free daylight hours he would spend at his farm, working in the garden or just spending time in the yard.  If he was inside, his loved old western films would be playing.

Tommy is preceded in death by his wife Rita Ellen Matheny Whitman, parents Beuna and Herman, siblings Gene, Martha and Phyllis.  He is survived by his son and daughter-in-law Allen and Jennie Whitman, daughter and son-in-law Felicia and Todd Flurry, grand children Shelby (Abby) Flurry, Cole (Sage) Flurry, and Ashley Flurry, and great grandchildren Lotti, Whit and Kace.

Family visitation will be held at Notasulga Methodist Church on Saturday, May 11, 2024, at 10:00 am followed by a memorial service at 11:00 am.  The Whitman family would like to extend a heartfelt thank you to all.