Photo courtesy of Cook Rosenberger Funeral Home - Brookville
Brookville, Indiana
Jun 17, 1957 – Oct 12, 2020 (Age 63)
John S. Whitmire, 63, of Sunman, Indiana, passed away peacefully on Monday, October 12, 2020 at his home surrounded by his loved ones. Born June 17, 1957 in Albany, Shackelford County, Texas, he was the son of the late Jerome and Janis (Hightower) Whitmire of New Trenton, Indiana.
John was a 1976 graduate of Forest Park High School, Cincinnati, Ohio. He was a vacuum furnace operator at General Electric in Evendale, Ohio and retired in 2017 after 39 years of service.
John loved his home and could usually be found out in his barn tinkering in his workshop. His hobbies included winter backpacking, gardening, canning, cooking, and making YouTube videos. John loved nothing more than sitting around his firepit with family and friends sipping on a cold glass of Crown Royal.
John will be deeply missed by his wife of 44 years, Susan (Simpson) Whitmire. His two children, Matthew (Jessica) Whitmire, Sunman, Indiana and Sara (Jimmie) Childers, Batesville, Indiana will cherish his memory. He is also survived by his grandchildren, Chance, Hayden, Draven and Nikiya; his sister, Mellissa (Mel) Gayer of Villa Hills, Kentucky and sister in law, Sien (McGill) Whitmire of Walton, Kentucky. John was preceded in death by his parents and loving brother, Don Whitmire of Walton, Kentucky.
Per John’s request, there will be no public service. Memorial contributions in John's memory may be made to Safe Passage Inc. ~ P. O. Box 235 Batesville, IN 47006. Cook Rosenberger Funeral Home assisted the family with the arrangements. For more information, or send condolences and memories, or to sign the online guest book, go to www.cookrosenberger.com. The staff of Cook Rosenberger Funeral Home is honored to serve John's family.
Read MoreSue, Sara and Matt, you all have my deepest sympathies. John was my late husband, Gary Moore's best friend in high school and he was also a groomsmen in our wedding. I always will remember John's smile and playing "air guitar" to Fly Like an Eagle. Rest in peace John and look down from Heaven over your family.
Karen Moore
October 18, 2020 | Auburn, AL | Friend
John was a good friend that left this life much too soon. I have many fond memories of my time spent with him. In the 40+ years I knew John I was always impressed by his love for his wife and his children. He will be definitely be missed. Rest in peace my friend.
Gayle Simpson
October 17, 2020 | Dayton, OH | Friend
So sad to hear this. Always a kind and friendly guy.
Martha and Ed Cicci
October 15, 2020 | Dunnellon, FL | Coworker
Praying for the family! Good guy!
Mitch Ross
October 14, 2020 | Clearwater, FL | Coworker
Sara, Susan and Matt and all of John's family
You have our Deepest Sympathy . Our thoughts are with all of you at this time of great loss.
Debbie and Ron Zimmer
Debbie and Ron Zimmer
October 14, 2020 | St. Leon, IN | Friend
Sue, I can’t begin to tell you how sorry I am for the loss of John who was not only your husband, but best friend and soulmate. Few people ever reach the happiness and long marriage that you and John shared, and I will always remember the love you both had for each other and your family. John was a good man, husband, father, grandfather and friend and he will be greatly missed by all who knew him. Most of all, I will always remember the fun and good times we all had hanging out together...
Joanne Lee
October 14, 2020 | Fairfield, OH | Friend
My Prayers and thoughts go out to all of Johns family. You will always be my friend ~j~ RIP
Michael Glardon
October 14, 2020 | Mason, OH
Sue, I am very sorry for your loss, my thoughts and prayers are with you and your kids.
Linda Linton
October 14, 2020 | Friend
Sue, I'm so very sorry for your loss. You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers for comfort and peace
Wendy Hauser
October 14, 2020 | Sunman, IN | Friend