Malcolm E. Whitman

Bartow - Malcolm E. "Mac Daddy" Whitman, age 81, passed away Monday, November 18, 2019 at Lakeland Regional Medical Center. Born April 29, 1938 in Bartow, FL, he was a lifelong resident of the area. Malcolm was a Civil Engineer for the Florida Department of Transportation for 30 years. After retirement, he was associated with Kundi & Associates, AIM Engineering and Madrid Engineering. He was a active member and Deacon of Turning Point Worship Center of Bartow for many years. Malcolm was the bass player with the Church Praise & Worship team for over thirty years. He enjoyed music and playing his guitar. He was survived by his wife of 59 years: Reba L Whitman, a son: Malcolm E. "Mike" Whitman, Jr.; a daughter: Candace Whitman Joiner, all of Bartow; nine grandchildren and nine great grandchildren. Family will receive friends Thursday, November 21, 2019, from 6:00 - 8:00 P.M. at the Turning Point Worship Center, 1400 East Georgia St, Bartow. Funeral services will follow Friday, November 22, 2019 at 11:00 A.M. at the Church. Interment will follow at Bartow Wildwood Cemetery. Condolences to family at www.whiddenmcleanfuneralhome.com