I have fought a good fight, I have finished my course, I have kept the faith:  Henceforth there is laid up for me a c rown of righteousness, which the Lord, the righteous judge, shall give me at that day: and not to me only but unto all them also that love his appearing" 2 Timothy 4:7-8.

Willie "Po Boy" Whittine, Jr. entered eternal rest on Wednesday, April30, 2014 at the University Hospital in New Orleans, LA.  Willie Whittine, Jr. was boorn November 7, 1951 in the state of Mississippi to the late Willie Whittine, Sr. and the late Willie Mae Whittine.  He was the 3rd of eight children.  He confessed Christ as his savior at an early agae at the First Church of God in Christ under the leadership of Rev. Howard Quillen, Sr.  He moved to the Bethlehem Baptist Church under the leadership of Rev. Christopher Matthew.

Education was of importance to "Po Boy".  He attended Central Memorial High School where he was participate in the track and football teams.  He worked many years at Bo Brothers Construction Company as a cement finisher until his health failed.

Willie was preceded in death by his fatgher, Willie Whittine, Sr., and his mothr, Willie Mae Whittine, a brother, Floyd Jacobs and Maxie Whittine, and a sister, Shirley and Jacobs.

Willie leaves behind to cherish his memories his loving and dedicated wife of over 20 years, Wyner B. Whittine, eleven years which were in matrimony.  One aunt, Christine Magee of Tylertown, MS, three brothers, Elmer (Maria) Jacobs of Franklton, LA and Luther Whittine, Johnny Whittine and one sister, Bertha Harris all of Bogalusa.  Two sister-in-laws, Carolyn Chapman of Louisville, KY, and Mary Evans of Hattisbuarg, MS and one brother-in-law, Robert (Barbara) Edwards of Hattiesburg, MS.\\Two daughters, Janene Whittine and Brandy Whittine, two step daughters, Tiesha (Derrick) Miles and Rena (Derrick) Robertson all of Bogalusa,; five sons:  Demetris (Shawn) Whittine, Nicholas Whittine, Pier Whittine, Darius Whittine of Bogalusa, and Danon (Michelle) Whittine of Baton Rouge, LA and one step son, Antonio Peters of Bogalusa.

Willoie loved his 38 grandchildren and nine great grandchildren.  In addition to special friends, Curtis Thompsoln, Renard Drummond, Mr. & Mrs. Faith Farrell and Mr. & Mrs. Donald Ray Magee.  Special thanks to Dr. Knight at Our Lady of Angels Hospital.  He will be dearly missed by a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, other relatives and friends.


The celebration of life service will be held on May 10, 2014 at the Bethlehem Baptist Churc h at 2:00 pm.  Rev. Christoph Matthews, officiating.  Interment, Bogalusa Cemetery.