Henry Hudson Whiting

Date of Death: December 31, 1969

Justice Henry Hudson Whiting, 89, of Frederick County, Virginia, died peacefully on Monday, September 17, 2012.

Justice Whiting was born July 20, 1923 in Colorado and was the son of the late Lt. Col. Edgar Mason Whiting and Helen Hudson Whiting. In 1934, his family moved to Winchester, Virginia, and Justice Whiting was based there remainder of his life. He graduated from John Handley High School (Class of 1941) and attended Virginia Polytechnic Institute for one year before enlisting in the US Army shortly after the outbreak of World War II. Justice Whiting served in various stateside postings and then in the European Theatre. In 1946, he was honorably discharged with the rank of Captain.

Upon leaving the Army, Whiting entered the University of Virginia and graduated with great distinction from the UVA law school in 1949. He returned to Winchester and entered into the practice of law with J. Sloan Kuykendall. Lewis Costello joined them later and their firm went on to become the largest law practice in Winchester. After 31 years in private practice, Whiting was appointed in 1980 to the 26th Judicial Circuit of Virginia. In 1987, he was elected by the Virginia Legislature to serve on the Supreme Court of Virginia. He was the first member of the Court from the Winchester-Frederick County area in over 100 years.

Whiting served on the Court until he stepped down to semi-retired status in 1995. Justice Whiting continued to serve the Court actively in this Senior Justice capacity until 2002. After his full retirement, he focused his considerable energies on family, friends, gardening, exercise and especially on enjoying the company of his children and grandchildren.

Surviving are two sons, Brian Whiting of Mercer Island, Washington, John Whiting of Winchester, Virginia; two grandchildren, Owen and Flora Whiting both of Mercer Island, Washington; sister, Meta Lytle of Seattle Washington; and his brother, Jim Whiting of Richmond, Virginia. Five brothers, Carlyle, Edgar, Richard, William and Beverly preceded him in death.

A Memorial service and reception will be held beginning at 1:30 PM on Saturday October 13th, 2012 at the First Presbyterian Church, 116 S Loudoun Street, Winchester VA 22601 http://firstchurch-winchester.org. In lieu of flowers, please donate to Blue Ridge Hospice, 333 W Cork Street, Winchester Virginia 22601 http://www.blueridgehospice.org/ or First Presbyterian Church 116 S Loudoun Street, Winchester VA 22601 http://firstchurch-winchester.org.

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Henry Hudson Whiting Justice Henry Hudson Whiting, 89, of Frederick County, Virginia, died peacefully on Monday, September 17, 2012. Justice Whiting was born July 20, 1923 in Colorado and was the son of the late Lt. Col. Edgar Mason Whiting and Helen Hudson Whiting. In 1934, his family moved to Winchester, Virginia, and Justice WhitingContinue Reading

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Justice Whiting, lawyer Whiting. citizen Whiting, a wonderful human being that my mother and I knew for a liftetime.This reticient and good man who wore a number of hats during his giving lifetime. We thank him also for his military service. He was active in many arenas. He was also gifted in the legal profession and loved riding a bicycle and had a smile for everyone he met. He loved Winchester and the Shenandoah Valley. Thank you Justice Whiting for contributing so much to our beloved Winchester and to the Commonwealth of Virginia and for being a family man too. J. Benjamin Dick, attorney, Charlottesville, Virginia.

I was saddened to learn of Henry's passing. it was my privilege to know him professionally as a lawyer, circuit judge colleague, Virginia Supreme Court Justice, and as a friend. During all this time, he was truly one of the giants of our profession, but also a warm and engaging human being. He will certainly be missed by many who knew him. The family is in my thoughts and prayers during this difficult time. Sincerely yours, William Shore Robertson, Warrenton, VA

Brian and John, I am so sorry to hear of your father's passing. Your Dad was such a strong, positive and happy man. I remember him somehow being able to deal gracefully with us as teens when we weren't that easy to deal with. I would have been considered a rather difficult teen by most standards. I probably didn't deserve such good treatment from anybody but especially from a man who was very accomplished and respected. Why in the world would a man such as this be interested in or tolerate me? I don't remember your Dad ever raising his voice to command respect, he had a more subtle and effective route. Your Dad always had a smile and warm greeting. These little things really stuck with me over the years and many times I've thought about him and how kind he was to me and how wise he was. He will truly be missed. Sincerely, Jeff Smith

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