A.E. "Jake" Whitton

Mr. A.E. "Jake" Whitton, age 93, of San Augustine, Texas, passed away Thursday, January 22, 2026, at Nacogdoches Medical Center.

Jake was born August 31, 1932, in San Augustine County to parents Abbie King Whitton and Sallie Richards Whitton and was a longtime area resident. A licensed land surveyor for 50 plus years, he was well known in this field and helped many landowners of East Texas during this long career. He worked for the state highway department before becoming a land surveyor.  

He served his country and was a U.S. Army veteran. Jake enjoyed reading and was a faithful lottery player.

His survivors include his wife of 70 years, Marguarite "Peggy" Whitton of San Augustine, Texas; a son, William King Whitton and his wife, Kim Sutherland Whitton, of San Augustine, Texas; a grandson, William Scott Whitton and wife Brittany of San Augustine, Texas; granddaughter, Catherine Elizabeth Whitton of San Augustine, Texas; and a daughter-in-law, Rebecca Wood Whitton of San Augustine, Texas.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Abbie K. and Sallie Whitton; and a son, Charles "Chuck" Whitton.

Visitation will be held from 3:00 to 5:00 p.m. Tuesday, January 27, 2026, at Wyman Roberts Funeral Home in San Augustine, Texas.

Funeral services are set for 11:00 a.m. Wednesday, January 28, 2026, at the Wyman Roberts Memorial Chapel with Larry Jackson officiating. Interment will follow at Liberty Hill Memorial Garden.

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Services are under the direction of Wyman Roberts Funeral Home in San Augustine, Texas.

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