Timothy Wayne Whitt
Published 8:49 am Saturday, May 30, 2009
Name: Timothy Wayne Whitt
Age: 51
Occupation and title: Lieutenant for Franklin Police Department
Spouse’s name: Cathy
Children’s names and ages: Brian, 18
If I could change my name, I’d make it: I like my name
Pet I’d like to own: My dog, Japanese Chin
People say I look like: My brother, Richard
Favorite movie of all time: “Forrest Gump”
TV show I never miss: “That 70’s Show”
The secret to happiness is: Be satisfied with what God has given you; there are those that have less.
I wish I knew how to: Cure cancer
Song I’d love to sing karaoke to: You don’t want to hear me sing.
If I had to eat only three foods for the rest of my life, they’d be: Crab legs, fried chicken and mac and cheese
Three words that best describe me: Honest, dedicated and easygoing
One superpower I wish I had: X-ray vision
Book currently on my nightstand: “The Last American Man”
My proudest achievement: It was not my achievement — It was because of my son’s academic achievement that I was most proud.
My most humbling moment: Watching my son being born; the creation of life is all inspiring.
My most recent trip: This past weekend — Roanoke
My life won’t be complete until: I figure out how to be the perfect father and husband
My friends think I’m: Too hard on myself. I take things too seriously.
I really lose my cool when: When people don’t do what they’re supposed to do
Favorite college sports team: Virginia Tech Hokies
Favorite pro sports team: Washington Redskins
Favorite color: Blue
What’s the best life lesson you’ve learned, and who taught you? Sharon Scott at Virginia Tech taught me to ease up on myself.
What’s the best decision you’ve made in life? To marry Cathy
Which local charitable or noNprofit organization do you wish more people would support? March of Dimes
What gives you the blues? Not being able to ride my motorcycle on rainy days
What’s your best childhood memory? Visiting my grandmother in Christiansburg
What’s your most recent venture? Last year when I took my motorcycle to the track, low road racing. Something I’ve always wanted to do for the last 30 years.