Joel William Whitten, age 80 of Carrollton, Georgia, went home to be with the Lord on Thursday, February 20, 2020.  He was born July 10, 1939 in Coweta County, Georgia, the son of late Arthur and Effie Whitten.

Before his retirement, he was a minister and Master Meat Cutter, with high honors, having graduated from the National School of Meat Cutting with high honors.  He was a member of Ephesus Christian Church. 

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a son, Joel Mark Whitten and a grandson, Michael Whitten. 

Survivors include his loving wife, Jean Whitten; children: Richard Whitten of Newnan, Robbie (Angie) Whitten of Newnan, Samantha (Jody) Arrington of Newnan, Amy (Ashley Roques) Whitten of Marietta, Tammy (Stephen) Jones of Newnan, Lauria (Dave) Arnett of Carrollton and Michael (Jennifer) Brown of Newnan; sixteen grandchildren; and six great grandchildren.

The family will receive friends at the funeral home on Sunday, February 23, 2020 from 1:00 PM until 3:00 PM.   Messages of condolence may be sent to the family at www.martin-hightower.com. 

Martin & Hightower Heritage Chapel has charge of the arrangements.