Jeffery Lyn Whitten, 69, was born August 1, 1947, in Sugar Land, Texas, and passed away on Tuesday, November 22, 2016, near Boerne, Texas. Jeff was a proud, lifelong resident of Fort Bend County and touched the lives of many in his lifetime. He was owner and operator of Jeff Whitten Parts and Machine, with locations in both Richmond and Rosenberg. He was a graduate of Lamar Consolidated High School, where many fond memories were made and, then attended Southwest Texas State Teacher's College in San Marcos, Texas. He was a faithful member of Calvary Baptist Church in Rosenberg where Sunday services were always the highlight of his week. Jeff never met a stranger, was an incredible story teller and was always able to share stories of countless happy memories involving family experiences and hilarious, unforgettable experiences while in business over the years.

Jeff is predeceased by his parents, Helen Lois Whitten and Robert S. "Bob" Whitten. He leaves behind, to cherish his memory, his daughter, Jessica Whitten of Conway, Arkansas; his sister, Jennifer Hartmann and husband, Lloyd of Richmond, TX; nephew, Brent Mahlmann and niece, Juliane Mahlmann.

Serving as pall bearers for his services will be Brent Mahlmann, Lloyd Hartmann, dear friend Alphonso De La Concha and lifelong friends: Bill Butler, Clyde Marek, Bob Ray, and Joe Rome.

Funeral services will be held on Tuesday, November 29, 2016, at 2:00 pm, at Calvary Baptist Church, 4111 Airport Avenue, Rosenberg, TX 77471, with Rev. Jason Martin officiating. Visitation will be held for one hour preceding the funeral service, from 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm at the church. Burial will follow at Davis Greenlawn Cemetery, Rosenberg, TX.

For those desiring memorial gifts, contributions may be made to Calvary Baptist Church, 4111 Airport Avenue, Rosenberg, TX 77471.

Words of condolence may be left for Jeff's family at the Guest Book at www.garmanycarden.com.

Services are under the direction of Garmany & Carden Funeral Directors, 1201 Fourth Street, Rosenberg, TX 77471 (281)342-4671.