Woody Crawford Whitfield

July 30, 1940 - January 19, 2016

Woody Whitfield Spring City Woody Crawford Whitfield, age 75 of Spring City passed away Tuesday morning January 19, 2016 at his home. He was born July 30, 1940 in Dayton to the late Fred and Hester (Wilkey) Whitfield. He was also preceded in death by his son Dane Whitfield, brothers; Jerry Whitfield, Bobby Whitfield and James Whitfield and sisters; Kathryn Reel, Betty Jo Everatte, and Dorothy Arp. A resident of Rhea County all his life, he retired from the railroad. He enjoyed playing poker, shooting pool, and spending time with his grandchildren. He is survived by his wife Janice (Nixon) Whitfield of Spring City, three children Misty Kincannon and Scott Jones both of Spring City, and Sara (Lee Lefler) Ballard of Hixson, six grandchildren and two great grandchildren. Funeral services for Woody will be held Thursday evening at 7:00 p.m. in the funeral home chapel with Rev. Clyde Fitzgerald officiating. He will be laid to rest in the French Cemetery Friday at noon. Please share your memories of Woody on his online guest register at www.vanderwallfh.com . The family is being cared for by the Vanderwall Funeral Home in Dayton where they will receive friends Thursday after 5:00 p.m.