WILLIAM 'POPS' WHITTEN

April 25, 1947 — February 23, 2015
William Perry Whitten, “Pops” to most everyone who knew him, passed away Monday, Feb. 23, 2015, at Thibodeaux Regional Medical Center after a two month stubborn battle. Perry was 67 years old.
Perry leaves to cherish his memory, his wife of 44 years, Gloria Budd Whitten of Amelia; one daughter, Jeannie Whitten of Patterson; two sons, Ted Matherne and his fiancé, Monica Broussard, of Bayou Vista, and Tobie Matherne and his wife, Heather, of Wisconsin; like-a-son, Gary Driskell; 10 grandchildren, William “Liam,” Caleb, Tyler, Logan, Carter, Lee, Jazmine, Blayke, Brooke and Courtney; one sister, Alice Sue Redich; and one brother, Michael Craig Whitten.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Fred and Marie Whitten; and one brother, Robert Whitten.
Perry was a proud United State Marine, having served in Vietnam and was a recipient of the Purple Heart. A former Commander of the American Legion and a member of the Marine Corps League, Perry was dedicated to his country. Perry was a devoted husband and father, having devoted his life to his family.
The family requests that visitation be observed Thursday, Feb. 26, 2015, from 6 p.m. to 10 p.m. and Friday, Feb. 27, 2015, from 9 a.m. until the time of services at 11 a.m. at Hargrave Funeral Home. Graveside services will follow in the Morgan City Cemetery with the East St. Mary Veteran Funeral Squad rendering military honors.