Name: Visitation for Edward L. Whitmore Sr.
Start: 2018-03-18T18:00:00.000Z
End: 2018-03-18T22:00:00.000Z
Location: Lewis & Wright Funeral Directors

Edward L. (Whit) Whitmore Sr.

Nashville - Born in Tipton County, Tennessee on January 17, 1932 to James and Rachael Whitmore, Edward grew up in Stanton, TN and attended Carver High School in Brownsville, TN. After completing high school, he entered the military where he served in the Korean War and received an honorary discharge. After leaving the military, Edward attended Tennessee A&I State University. In 1955 he married Patricia Flowers and to that union, three sons were born. It was in 1965, he opened his first business Phillips 66 filling station on Jefferson Street and operated it until 1970. In 1969, he opened North Nashville Auto Parts and operated that business until his retirement in 1998.

Ed was elected to the office of Councilman for the 21st district in Nashville, TN in 1999. As councilman, he lead the renovation of the Hadley Park gymnasium and the installation of the indoor tennis courts as well as many capital improvements throughout his district. He served as councilman until 2007.

Edward was a faithful member of the Schrader Lane Church of Christ for more than twenty years, where he served on various committees. The Buildings and Grounds committee being one of his favorites.

Edward is survived by sons Edward L. Jr. (JoAnn) of Irving TX, Walter F., of Nashville, TN, and Carlton C., of Harlem, NY; granddaughters Jacquelyn and Danielle Whitmore, grandson Tarik J. Whitmore; sisters Sarah Louise Howard (Samuel), of Acworth, GA; Viola Degraffenried, Buffalo, NY; brother Ernest Whitmore of Mason, TN and a host of nieces, nephews and cousins.

Visitation will be held Sunday, March 18th at Lewis and Wright Funeral Directors of Nashville, TN., from 1:00pm until 5:00pm. Celebration of Life ceremony to be held on Monday, March 19th at Schrader Lane Church of Christ, 1234 Schrader Lane, with visitation starting at 11:00am; Kappa A Psi Fraternity, Inc ceremony at 11:40am and funeral services immediately following.

Celebration of Life ceremony to be held on Monday, March 19th at Schrader Lane Church of Christ, 1234 Schrader Lane, with visitation starting at 11:00am; Kappa A Psi Fraternity, Inc ceremony at 11:40am and funeral services immediately following. Lewis & Wright Funeral Directors 615-255-2371

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Published by Tennessean on Mar. 16, 2018.

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Karen Hargrove

March 8, 2019

It's been a year, but your memory is engraved in my heart always Handsome.

Mike De Graffenried

May 26, 2018

Uncle Edward, so happy I had a chance to meet you. My mom Viola and Uncle Willie introduced me once at his shop. I was thoroughly proud of this uncle who had served the country and obtained a college degree. God bless the Whitmore family.

Although I live in MI instead of NY, I'd love to stay in touch with the family. Besides Facebook and LinkedIn, you can reach me at 269-823-4601 or [email protected]. I love you.

Mike De Graffenried

Mike De Graffenried

May 26, 2018

The family of John and Viola De Graffenried wants your family to know that we convey our condolences regarding uncle Ed. We will continue to hold you all up to the Father in prayer! May God comfort and keep you all during your time of bereavement.

I am so happy that I met Uncle Ed once, with Uncle Willie and my mom Viola at his shop. He was a gentleman. I marvelled that he had completed his college degree during a harsh time in America.

While I do not live in NY, I'd be happy to stay in touch. My contact information is 269-823-4601 or [email protected]. I'm also on Facebook or LinkedIn. God bless!

Jill Campbell Trent

March 19, 2018

Walter,
Sending my deepest condolences to you and your family.

Rhonda Campbell Culver

March 18, 2018

My condolences to the Whitmore family.

Larry Batchlor

March 17, 2018

Dear Reader,

My name is Larry Batchlor II. I was very fortunate to have Mr. Whitmore in my life. He was there for the good and bad times of my youth; without equivocation he helped me when I needed it. I can honestly say that I would not be alive in the capacity that I enjoy now if he had not intervened. Look up the word mentor; that is what he was/is to me. May God hold him in his everlasting arms.

March 15, 2018

To the family we will deeply miss Mr. Ed Whitmore Sr. as a neighbor, great father, and role model to many of us growing up on Batavia Street.

"May God, the source of hope, fill you with all joy and peace by means of your faith in him, so that your hope will continue to grow by the power of the Holy Spirit." (Romans 15:13).
Your Friend
Rev. Alvin R. Goodwin,
Nashville, TN

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