Clyde E. Whitt, Sr., 99, of rural Monticello (Buffalo area), Indiana, passed away peacefully at 11:15 a.m., Friday February 10, 2023, at his home, with his family by his side.    

He was born on Sunday, April 22, 1923, in Oak Hill, West Virginia, to the late Buford and Hattie Whitt.

On June 14, 1946, in Covington, Virginia, he married the love of his life, Edna Mae Stewart; she passed away on Monday, September 5, 2011.   
 
Visitation will be from 12:00 (noon) to 2:00 p.m., Sunday, February 19, 2023, here at the Miller - Roscka Funeral Home of Monticello, Indiana. 

 

Full Military Rites by the Monticello Veterans Honor Guard of Monticello, Indiana, will begin the services at 2:00 p.m., Sunday, February 19, 2023, follow by a Celebration of Life Service will be at the Miller – Roscka Funeral Home of Monticello, Indiana, Rev. Benji Riddle of the Monticello Christian Church of Monticello, Indiana, officiating.  

 

Burial will be at the Buffalo Cemetery in Buffalo, Indiana.

 

In Lieu of flowers the family request, memorials to be given to the Shriner's Children Hospital.  Envelopes will be available here at the funeral home of may be mailed to the Miller - Roscka Funeral Home, 6368 E. US 24, Monticello, Indiana, 47960.  

Biographical Information:

   Clyde was a United States World War II Army Veteran serving with the 11th Engineers working on the Panama Canal from 1941, 1945, and 1946. He was a loving husband, father, and grandfather. Clyde moved to the rural Monticello (Buffalo area), Indiana, in 1985 after retiring from Inland Steel, he made his summer home permanent because the river was always his happy place. He was very active in the AmVet Post 91 of Monticello, Indiana, and spent a lot of time helping and serving at all the other Posts and Clubs in town, as well as being a part of the Monticello Veteran Honor Guard of Monticello, Indiana. Clyde was a recipient of the Honor Flight on May 21, 2008, which he took great honor. He was an avid woodworker leaving his trademark "CEW" in many fixtures around town. Clyde was very well known for his homemade Brandy. He joked and always laughed that he had 9 lives, but always said he was going to live to be at least 100 years old.

 

Survivors include: 
  

Three (3) Daughters,

Liz Parshewski of Garrett, Indiana,

Terrie Dust of rural Monticello (Buffalo area), Indiana, and

Tami Paul (Brian) of West Lafayette, Indiana;

 

Ten (10) Grandchildren;

 

Four (4) Great Grandchildren;

 

Two (2) Great Great Grandchildren;

 

Several Nieces, Nephews, Great Nieces, Great Nephews, Great Great Nieces, Great Great Nephews, Cousins, and Friends.

 

Preceded in Death:

Parents,

Buford and Hattie Whitt;

 

Wife,

Edna Mae (Stewart) Whitt;

 

Daughter,

Elizabeth "Sissy" Parshewski;

 

Son,

Clyde E. Whitt, Jr.;

 

Grandson,

James "Jimmy" Dust.

 

Arrangements by:
Miller - Roscka Funeral Home, 6368 E. US 24, Monticello, Indiana, 47960 (574) 583-8488.