Robert Whitten
October 26, 1946 - October 22, 2021
Robert “Bob” A. Whitten, 74 of Alton, died unexpectedly at his home in Alton on October 22, 2021 at 2:30 P.M.. Bob was born to the late Jesse Van Whitten and Georgia Mae (Naylor) Whitten on October 26, 1946 in Hillsboro, Illinois. He was employed as a maintenance man for the Alton School District and retired after 30 years of service to the school district. Bob was also a part time barber. Survivors include 1 daughter; Christina Whitten of Collinsville, 1 son and daughter in law; Jeffery and Shelly Whitten of Oklahoma, 6 grandchildren; Jordyn, Darian, Justin, Gavin, Jacob and Riley, 4 great grandchildren; Halle, Brandt, Levi and Landyn, 1 sister; Beverly Thompson of Pekin, Illinois In addition to his parents, Bob was preceded in death by 1 brother and 1 sister; Larry Whitten and Theresa Charlton, 1 brother in law; Robert Thompson Visitation will take place Wednesday, October 27, 2021 at Gent Funeral Home from 9:00 a.m. until the time of the funeral service at 10:30 a.m. on Wednesday, October 27, 2021. Burial will take place at Glendale Cemetery in Fillmore, Illinois. Memorials may be made to the Alzheimer’s Association
Robert “Bob” A. Whitten, 74 of Alton, died unexpectedly at his home in Alton on October 22, 2021 at 2:30 P.M.. Bob was born to the late Jesse Van Whitten and Georgia Mae (Naylor) Whitten on October 26, 1946 in Hillsboro, Illinois. He... View Obituary & Service Information