Benjamin Whitten

Benjamin Henry Whitten, 87, passed away on May 21, 2022, in Birmingham Alabama.  Ben Whitten was born on June 25, 1934 in Webb, AL, to Curtis David Whitten and Nora Lee Whitten.  Benjamin graduated from Columbia High school in 1953 and went on to earn a bachelor’s degree from the University of Alabama in 1964. Benjamin also served in the Army from 1954-1957. He started his career with the Internal Revenue Service and continued to serve for 36 years.  Benjamin married Janice Cotton Whitten on December 21, 1956, in Dothan Alabama. The couple had 2 children, Emily McDaniel, of Trussville and Amy Trautwein of Trussville.  Benjamin is survived by his loving wife of 65 years, Janice Cotton Whitten; daughters, Emily McDaniel (Randy) of Trussville AL and Amy Trautwein (Rob) of Trussville AL; grandchildren, Sarah Moran (JR), Austin McDaniel (Baylie), Chad Trautwein (Emily), Chase Trautwein; great grandchildren, Katie Grace Moran, Whitten Randle Moran, Hudson, Hayes and Houston Trautwein. Benjamin was preceded in death by his parents, Curtis David Whitten and Nora Lee Whitten, brother, Curtis Whitten of Dothan, AL and his siter, Helen Whitten Buie of Webb, AL.  The service for Mr. Benjamin Whitten will be held on Wednesday, May 25, 2022 at 10:00 am at Jefferson Memorial Funeral Home Chapel. The visitation for Benjamin will be held one hour prior to the service. The burial will immediately follow the chapel service at Jefferson Memorials adjoining cemetery.  Pastor Ryan Whitley will preside over the services. Memorial donations can be made in Benjamin's name to Big Oak Ranch, Baptist Children's Home or The Alzheimer's Foundation.