Roper Funeral Home and Crematory 206 Holly St Jasper, GA 30143 (706) 253-7500 (706) 253-0040 www.roperfuneralhome.com Steve Whitt, age 77, of Talking Rock, Georgia passed away suddenly Friday, August 1, 2025 at his home. Born in Charleston, South Carolina, Steve grew up in a WWII housing project west of the Ashley River. He attended St. Andrews High School where he was a state champion basketball player. Graduating in 1966 he received a full athletic scholarship to attend Southern Tech in Marietta, Georgia. After finishing his studies at the two-year college, Steve was drafted into the U.S. Army in 1968. He was a true patriot and a Purple Heart Vietnam veteran. In 1970 Steve returned to Southern Tech, which was then a four-year college. Using the G.I. Bill and once again a basketball scholarship, he completed a degree in industrial engineering. Steve worked in the field of commercial liability insurance as a safety engineer and a loss control specialist until retiring at the age of 67. Steve loved spending time and traveling with his family including his service dog and constant companion, Patrick. Also, he treasured being with his friends, his gym family and fellow veterans. Steve is survived by his wife, Melanie Whitt of Talking Rock; daughters and sons-in-law, Dana and Daniel Alvarez of Canton, Shannon and Tim Rutledge of New York, Stephanie Harris of Hudson, FL, Jennifer and Scott Poole of Ball Ground; grandchildren, Frankie Reynolds, Mollie Poole, Silas Alvarez and Audrey Rutledge. Steve was preceded in death by his parents, Bob and Margaret Whitt and brothers, Bobby, Danny, and Wayne Whitt. Memorial Services will be held Saturday, August 16, 2025 at 2:00 pm in the Chapel of Roper Funeral Home. The family will be receiving friends at Roper Funeral Home on Saturday, August 16, 2025 from 12:00 pm until 2:00 pm. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be made to Shriners Hospitals for Children, Goshen Valley or Tunnel to Towers Foundation. Arrangements are entrusted to the Staff of Roper Funeral Home and Crematory.