by 
Melvin Curtis Whitten, age 74, passed away Sunday, July 26, 2015 at his residence in Crockett, Texas.
Mr. Whitten was born March 10, 1941 to parents, Willie P. and Bernice Smith Whitten in Carlsbad, New Mexico. He worked as a pipefitter for 23 years for Magma Copper Company. Melvin was a hard worker and loved NASCAR.
Mr. Whitten is survived by sons, Donald Whitten of Oracle, Terry Whitten of Oracle and John Whitten and wife, Alicia, of Crockett; grandchildren, David Whitten and wife, Alina of Oracle, Kenny Whitten of Oracle, Jason Whitten and wife, Amanda, of Oracle, Courtney Whitten of Oracle, Amanda Castro of Oracle, Damon Whitten of Crockett and Mackayla Whitten of Oracle; eight great-grandchildren and beloved dog, Shawn.
He was preceded in death by parents, Willie P. Whitten and Bernice Smith; and wife, Priscilla Whitten.
Funeral services for Mr. Melvin Curtis Whitten were held Thursday, July 30, 2015 in the Callaway-Allee Memorial Chapel with his brother-in-law, Jack Sims officiating. Interment followed in the Evergreen Memorial Park in Crockett.
There are news or informational items frequently written by staff or submitted to the Copper Basin News, San Manuel Miner, Superior Sun, Pinal Nugget or Oracle Towne Crier for inclusion in our print or digital products. These items are not credited with an author.
by by