Hubert Whitfield

Mr. Hubert D. Whitfield (91) is in the hands of the Lord. He painlessly passed away Tuesday June 24, 2014 at Holmes-McGuire Veterans Hospital. Hubert and his high school sweet heart Ilene were both born in the rural community of Calvary, Georgia in the 1920s. They've been married 71-years and both have been pillars of Immanuel Baptist Church here in Colonial Heights for over 55-years. Ilene is keeping family spirits high with plenty of love. Hubert is survived by three children, Daniel and wife Rosina, Larry and wife Susan, and Sandra Hunter (son-in-law Bronson Hunter is predeceased); seven grandchildren, Michael and wife Holley, Hamilton and wife Marianne, Jason Hunter and wife Caycee, Jordan Hunter, and Katie, Joni and Skyler Whitfield; and three great grandchildren, Madison and Colston Whitfield, and Bronson Hunter. Hubert was always kind honest and charming. His community service was reflected in his service as past president of The Petersburg Retail Merchants Association as well as his being past president of the Colonial Heights Lions Club. Chances are if you've purchased a boat, outboard motor, or Harley-Davidson motorcycle in Petersburg, Virginia you knew Captain Whit. Visitation will be Sunday, June 29, 2014 from 3:00-4:30 p.m. at E. Alvin Small Funeral Home, 2033 Boulevard, Colonial Heights (804)526-3400. Service will be Monday, June 30, 2014 at 11:00 am at Immanuel Baptist Church, 620 Lafayette Avenue, Colonial Heights (804)526-3276. Funeral procession will proceed to Southlawn Memorial Park for interment. After the proceedings there will be a reception at Immanuel Baptist in the Fellowship Hall. Flowers are welcome or if anyone wants to honor Hubert with a donation, Mr. Whitfield would like for his church Immanuel Baptist to be the considered. We are adding a website HubertWhitfield.net please go online and read the list of loving family members, Mr. Whitfield's WWII service and many other accomplishments. Please leave your remembrances. Condolences may registered at www.ealvinsmall.com.