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 To order memorial trees or send flowers to the family in memory of Malcolm E. Whitman, please visit our flower store.