Samuel Delbert Whitney was well-known in south Phoenix for operating a wrecking yard, running several social clubs and fathering many children. When he passed away last month at the age of 87, he left behind an estimated 54 kids.
Ranging from ages 69 to 13, initially no one was sure just how many children Whitney had. His oldest step-daughter was told by her late father that she had 41 brothers and sisters, but close friends of his admitted the number was closer to 54.
Three of his daughters, Lexi, Marillyn and Sandra Whitney, took on the task of organizing his memorial service this past Saturday. The difficulty came in attempting to get in touch with their brothers and sisters, most of whom they’d never met. They put up posters throughout south Phoenix and even contacted the local television news station who ran a feature the night before the service.
After seeing the television feature, many children came forward, performing at the memorial and speaking of their father who they remembered as a loving and hardworking man.
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Anonymous says
Why does this train wreck get an article on a website that celebrates black marriage, black babies born within the marriage, everlasting black relationships, and family values? This man is NOTHING to celebrate. His unbridled sexual tendencies bred 54 babies with an untold number of women. Despicable.
This is why so many blacks, black men especially, look extremely bad. This one bad apple spoils the bunch. I’m also willing to bet that he didn’t even support those babies because he didn’t even know how many he had. Born, bred and fed in everything but a loving home and family, courtesy of hard workers who make it their business to be responsible. He didn’t even make sure those babies knew each other.
He didn’t protect himself from babies, so god knows what the STD rate was when he was in commission. Lost soul. No one who loves themselves would do what he did. No on with sense would celebrate it.
Yana says
I agree. I’m surprised to see this ratchet behavior mentioned on this website too. If I were his child I wouldn’t want anyone to know about it. Celebrating a man that was clearly a womanizer who didn’t mind creating numerous broken homes seems odd on the part of the kids imo. Not saying they should hate him, but celebrate, I think not.
Sarah says
WHY is this story featured? This isn’t Maury.com. I follow this site because it is supposed to promote, in it’s own words, “a positive image of black marriage.” This is far from that mission. I’m very disappointed.
Caydence James says
I’m co-signing on this one. Exactly why was this story posted Stacie?