George Curtis Whitus 1944-2024

Posted Thursday, June 27, 2024 7:39 am

George Curtis Whitus, 79, of Alba passed away, Friday, June 14, 2024 in Sulphur Springs. He was born Nov. 8, 1944 in Rains County to George Rowland and Ruby Fay Northcutt Whitus.

Mr. Whitus lived most of his life in Rains County. He owned and operated a concrete business. He enjoyed deer hunting and was passionate about raising livestock. He also loved to spend time with family and friends.

He was preceded in death by his parents; brother, Jimmy Whitus; infant brother, John Kenneth Whitus; and two sisters, Judy Steed and Thelma McQueen.

Survivors include his three daughters, Roxann McCollough, Shannon Whitus and Amanda Shelly all of Mansfield; two sisters, Jean Latham of Greenville and Peggy Geraldon of Yantis; three grandchildren; three great-grandchildren; and numerous other relatives and friends.

The family will have a memorial service at a later date.

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