Marvin Tracy Whittington

Marvin Tracy Whittington, of Amite, Louisiana, passed away on Friday, October 25, 2024, at the age of 66. He was born on August 15, 1958, in New Orleans, Louisiana, the son of Marvin and Frances Whittington. Tracy retired after 23 years as an HVAC engineer at Southeastern Louisiana University. He enjoyed camping, fishing, hunting, traveling, and spending time with his kids and grandkids. Tracy loved his family and he will be dearly missed.

He was preceded in death by his wife, Bonnie Keene Whittington; father Marvin Whittington; and sister, Laura Kinchen.

Tracy is survived by his wife, Rose Ledet Roy Whittington; mother, Frances Leggett Whittington; children, Cathi Keene, Matt Draughn, Michael Roy (Whitney), Michelle Lusk (Jessie), Matthew Roy, Chase Roy, Chad Roy (Jourdan), and Christopher Roy; grandchildren, Chris Keene (Erica), Tristan Draughn, Jessie Lusk Jr., Maysie Lusk, Braden Culpepper, Rowyn Roy, Ridge Roy, Zoe Ledet, and Adara Ledet; great grandson, Jaxon Watts; siblings, Betsy and Arthur Penot, Vickie and Ken Foti, Barbara and Mark Addison, Pam and Don Alack, and Al and Georgina Ledet; numerous nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends; and his beloved animals, Oliver, Skipper, T. Tom, Coco, Amaya, and Fat Cat. 

Family and friends will be received at Harry McKneely & Son Funeral Home, 2000 N. Morrison Blvd, Hammond, Louisiana 70401 on Sunday, October 27, 2024 from 11:00 am until 1:00 pm with a Funeral Service at 1:00 pm.

In lieu of flowers, you are welcome to send plants or plant a tree.

Arrangements have been entrusted to Harry McKneely & Son Funeral Home and Crematory of Hammond and Ponchatoula. An on-line guest book is available at www.harrymckneely.com.