Harry "Whitey" Leonard Whitt, Jr.

Harry “Whitey” Whitt, Jr., 76, passed away peacefully at his residence on October 23, 2026 surrounded by his family. He was born in Danville, VA on December 23, 1949 to the late Harry and Reita Knight Whitt. He played basketball, baseball, track, and football at George Washington High School and was Male Athlete of the Year in 1969.

Harry later established the business Copier Systems, Inc., in Danville, while also serving in the Army National Guard for 23 years, retiring in 1994 with the rank of Major. In the last few years he had a passion for riding his Gold Wing motorcycle with his brother-in-law, Charles. Their most memorable trip being to Sturgis, South Dakota.

He is survived by his wife, Cheryl, sons Brian and Scott (Jennifer) Whitt, grandchildren Jordan, Jadyn, Braedon, and Maiya Whitt, and brother Tim Whitt (Cookie).

The Whitt family would like to thank the excellent hospice care of Affinity Care.

There will be no visitation or formal service at this time.

Norris Funeral Services, Inc. & Crematory, Mt. Hermon Chapel, Danville, VA is respectfully serving the Whitt Family. Online condolences may be made at www.norrisfuneral.com.