Jack Elvin Whitt, 81, of Oakdale died Monday, Aug. 16 at Emanuel Hospital, Turlock.

He was a native of Virginia and lived in Oakdale for over 30 years.

Mr. Whitt had served in the National Guard and worked as a salesman for Turner, Tru-Value, and Ace Hardware stores for 40 years.

He was a member of the Odd Fellows and Rebekahs, Lodges #170 and #228 and had served as a Past Grandmaster of the District. He served on the board of Oaklawn Cemetery.

He is survived by his wife, Linda Whitt of Oakdale; children, Jack Whitt, Jr. of Laverne, Sandra Biere of Cameron Park, Janet Mossoletti of Calistoga, Stephen Whitt of Middletown, Donna Grey of Napa, Don Whitt of Rohnert Park; stepchildren, Brian Wood of San Jose, Machelle Christensen of Modesto; 18 grandchildren; and one great-grandchild.

Visitation was held Aug. 20. Funeral services were held Aug. 21 at Oakdale Memorial Chapel, burial followed at Oaklawn Memorial Park.

Remembrances may be made to Odd Fellows and Rebekahs Youth Camp, P.O. Box 2115, Cameron Park, CA 95682.

Oakdale-Riverbank Memorial Chapels in charge of arrangements.