N. Woodrow Whitman

Benson, NC: Mr. N. Woodrow Whitman, age 98, of 318 East Harnett Street died Saturday at Transitions Life Care in Raleigh. Funeral Services will be 3:00PM  Tuesday at Rose & Graham Funeral Home Chapel in Benson.  Officiating will be Rev. Joe Brown and Dr. Don Cashwell.  Burial will follow in Banner Chapel Church Cemetery.Mr. Whitman was born November 15, 1919, in Johnston County to the late Joe and Dilcy Norris Whitman.  He was also preceded in death by his wife, Ithel Mae Webb Whitman.  Mr. Whitman cleaned carpets and was the cleaning person for many local businesses. He was a member of Banner Chapel Advent Christian Church.Survivors are daughter & son-in-law,  Shirley & Ray Hudson of Raleigh; son & daughter-in-law, Bobby & Leslie Whitman of Garner; grandchildren & spouses, Michael & Amy McLamb and Lisa & Michael Hocutt; great grandchildren, Davis McLamb and Tyler Hocutt; brother, Sherwood "Bill" Whitman of Carrboro; and sister, Claudia W. Cannon of Durham.The family will receive friends at Rose & Graham Funeral Home in Benson from 2:00PM to 2:45PM Tuesday prior to the service.Flowers are welcomed; however, memorials may be made to Transitions Lifecare, 250 Hospice Circle, Raleigh, NC  27607.Service Information