August 31, 1951 – March 17, 2022
Stephen Wayne Whitted, 70, Noblesville, passed away on Thursday, March 17, 2022, at his home, surrounded by his loving family and the care of Transitions Hospice. He was born on August 31, 1951, to Velma (Garringer) and Claude Whitted in Winchester, Ind.
Steve was a 1970 graduate of Winchester High School in Winchester, Ind., and a 1972 graduate of ITT Technical Institute of Fort Wayne. He married the love of his life, Phyllis Wilson, on September 7, 1974. Steve worked as an engineer for GTE/Verizon for 31 years and retired in November 2003. One month later, following his retirement, he suffered a stroke. He was highly involved in the Boy Scouts of America for the majority of his life as a Scout, as a Scoutmaster and then a District Commissioner. Steve loved camping and working outdoors. He was always a huge supporter of the activities his children were involved in. Steve resided in Fort Wayne for 30 years and moved to Hamilton County in 2019. He loved having visitors and, most of all, loved spending time with his family and friends.
He is survived by his wife of 47 years, Phyllis Whitted; son, Jason (Amanda) Whitted; daughters, Sharon (Charles) O’Haver and Karen (Emily) Meadows; seven grandchildren, Trinity, Alyssa, Emily, Alexander, Conner, Caleb and Kenley; brother, Dennis (Sheryl) Whitted; mother-in-law, Alfreida (James) Higdon; as well as several nieces, nephews and cousins.
In addition to his parents, Steve was preceded in death by his brother, Byron Whitted; father-in-law, Albert Wilson; and nephew, Nathan Wilson.
Visitation will be from 12:30 to 3:30 p.m., with services at 3:30 p.m., on Monday, March 21, 2022, at Randall & Roberts Funeral Center, 1685 Westfield Road, Noblesville. Rev. Clayton Thompson will officiate. Graveside services will take place at 2:30 p.m. on Tuesday, March 22 at Gardens of Memory, 10501 N. State Road 3, Muncie. Everyone is welcome.
The family would like to especially thank Transitions Hospice Care for their tremendous care of Steve and treating him like family for the last 16 months.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Transitions Hospice, 8435 Keystone Crossing #108, Indianapolis IN 46240.
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