Edward J. "Ed" Whitmer

Edward J. "Ed" Whitmer obituary, Wardensville, WV

Edward J. "Ed" Whitmer

Edward Whitmer Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Giffin Funeral Home & Crematory on Jul. 16, 2025.
Edward James "Ed" Whitmer, 95, of Winchester. VA, formerly of Augusta, WV, died on Tuesday, July 15, 2025 at his home.
Ed was born on May 19, 1930, in Manassas, VA, the son of the late Henry J. and Amie Leonard Whitmer. Ed married Mable Thomas Whitmer on June 9, 1956, in Arcola, VA.
Surviving in addition to his wife, are a number of nieces and nephews.
He is preceded in death by four brothers and three sisters.
A graveside service will be held in the Fairfax City Cemetery, 10567 Main Street, Fairfax, VA on Wednesday, July 23, 2025, at 1:00 PM.
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