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Jack Whisner

Jack Whisner, age 60 of Eagleville, passed away Tuesday, May 10, 2011 at Vanderbilt Medical Center.

Mr. Whisner was born in Des Moines, IA to the late Clarence and Dorothy Whisner. He was a security guard for SOS Security.

Mr. Whisner was preceded in death by his parents.

He is survived by his wife, Barbara Whisner; daughters, Terri (Kevin) Wilson, Sherrie Whisner, Amber Whisner, all of Eagleville; grandchildren, Ryan Wilson, Emilee Wilson, Seth Wilson; brother, Butch (Betty) Christianson of Mt. Pleasant, IA; sister, Dixie Crispin of Mt. Pleasant, IA; several nieces and nephews.

The family will receive friends Friday, May 13, 2011 from 3 p.m. until the funeral service at 6 p.m., at Murfreesboro Funeral Home, with Rick Hash officiating.

In lieu of flowers, family ask for donations to be made to St. Judes Hospital.

Those wishing may send condolences online at www.murfreesborofuneralhome.com.

Murfreesboro Funeral Home, 145 Innsbrooke Blvd., Murfreesboro, TN (615) 896-2229.

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

Published by The Daily News Journal on May 12, 2011.

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Angie Green

May 16, 2011

I am so sorry to hear of Mr. Jacks passing, words can not express how much he will be missed. His smile and laugh will stay with me forever. God bless your family, my prayers are with you during this difficult time.

Dianne Arthur

May 15, 2011

May 15, 2010

I am very sorry for your loss! Jack was a very kind man and will be missed by many! May God comfort you and your family during this difficult time!

Verizon Wireless Employee 2003-2010

Gloria Ray

May 15, 2011

Jack will be missed here at Verizon Wireless, he always was kind to everyone.

May 15, 2011

Jack was a kind well liked man, we will miss him here at Verizon Wireless. Our prayers are with you and your family. Gloria Ray

Stephanie Cox

May 15, 2011

Returning to work will never be the same... I will miss u daily jack... may your family be blessed with the many fond memories you left with us all...

Rose Burrow

May 15, 2011

I was so sad to hear of Jack's passing. A man of endless patience, he brought good cheer to everyone he met. He was warmhearted and quick with a joke, always there when we needed him. He will be missed every day by so many people.

Kat Moore

May 13, 2011

We'll miss you Jack

Kat Moore

May 13, 2011

Jack was a great man. So gentle and kind. We laughed often and he will truly be missed.

Elizabeth Maidment

May 13, 2011

I am so sorry for your loss...Jack was such a wonderful person, he always made everyone smile. He will be missed...I will miss him very much. Elizabeth Maidment...VZW

Celeste Ferguson

May 13, 2011

We will miss Jack, his smiles and kindness here at Verizon Wireless. So sorry for your loss.

Rick Daily

May 12, 2011

Barb, Terri, Sherrie and Amber,
I am so sorry to learn of your husband and father's passing. I'll always remember his smile, and his sense of humor. I always had a lot of respect for him. He had a kind heart and was a good man. May God comfort you during this difficult time. You are all in my thought's and prayers.

Teresa Ray

May 12, 2011

Amber and Sherrie I am so sorry for your loss, your family will be in my prayers.

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