OBITUARY

Michael John Whitwell

Name: Striffler-Hamby Mortuary - Columbus
Address: Columbus, GA

August 15, 1960 – December 12, 2020

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Striffler-Hamby Mortuary - Columbus

Michael John Whitwell, 60, of Columbus, GA passed away on December 12, 2020.

Funeral services with U.S. Navy honors will be held at 2:00 p.m. Thursday, December 17, 2020 at Ft. Mitchell National Cemetery, Ft. Mitchell, AL.

Michael was born in Syracuse, NY on August 15, 1960, to the late James Frederick Whitwell, Sr. and Judith Hamel Whitwell. He was a U.S. Navy Veteran and was a Certified Electrician for Alexander Electric Company.

Survivors include his wife, Penny Whitwell; daughter, Stephanie Powell (Kevin Bailey); son, Jeramy Whitwell; brothers, James F. Whitwell, Jr. (Leisa- deceased), William Whitwell (Vickie), and John Whitwell (Shellie); sisters, Kathleen Alfono (Paul), Kathy Cartonia (Joe), and Virginia Herold; grandchildren, Lee Powell, Matthew Powell, Michael Bailey and Killian Bailey and numerous nieces and nephews.

Fond Memories and condolences for the Whitwell family may be offered at www.shcolumbus.com

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FAMILY

James Frederick Whitwell, Sr. and Judith Hamel WhitwellParents (deceased)

Penny WhitwellWife

Stephanie Powell (Kevin Bailey)Daughter

Jeramy WhitwellSon

James F. Whitwell, Jr. (Leisa- deceased)Brother

William Whitwell (Vickie)Brother

John Whitwell (Shellie)Brother

Kathleen Alfono (Paul)Sister

Kathy Cartonia (Joe)Sister

Virginia HeroldSister

Lee PowellGrandchild

Matthew PowellGrandchild

Michael BaileyGrandchild

Killian BaileyGrandchild

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