Michael William Whetsel

Michael William Whetsel obituary, Lenoir City, TN

Michael William Whetsel

Michael Whetsel Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Click Funeral Home - Lenoir City on Jan. 15, 2026.
Michael William Whetsel, age 80, of Sunbright, Tennessee went to be with the Lord on January 9, 2026. Mike was a loving husband, father, grandfather and great-grandfather. He was a proud veteran of the U.S. Navy.
Mike was preceded in death by his parents, Carl and Eva Leathers.
He is survived by his wife, Judy Bandy Whetsel; daughters, Amanda Hackworth of Maryville, Tennessee, Lori Boone of New York and Gayle Williams of Louisiana.
Mike's request was there be no funeral service. Memorials many be made to the Wounded Warrior Project or to the funeral home to help with expenses. Click Funeral Home, 109 Walnut Street is in charge of arrangements.

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

Click Funeral Home - Lenoir City

109 Walnut St, Lenoir City, TN 37771

Make a Donation
in Michael Whetsel's name

Please consider a donation as requested by the family.

How to support Michael's loved ones
Attending a Funeral: What to Know

You have funeral questions, we have answers.

Read more
Should I Send Sympathy Flowers?

What kind of arrangement is appropriate, where should you send it, and when should you send an alternative?

Read more
What Should I Write in a Sympathy Card?

We'll help you find the right words to comfort your family member or loved one during this difficult time.

Read more
Poems of Mourning and Comfort

The best poems for funerals, memorial services, and cards.

Read more
Resources to help you cope with loss
How to Cope With Grief

Information and advice to help you cope with the death of someone important to you.

Read more
Estate Settlement Guide

If you’re in charge of handling the affairs for a recently deceased loved one, this guide offers a helpful checklist.

Read more
How to Write an Obituary

Need help writing an obituary? Here's a step-by-step guide...

Read more
Obituaries, grief & privacy: Legacy’s news editor on NPR podcast

Legacy's Linnea Crowther discusses how families talk about causes of death in the obituaries they write.

Read more
Ways to honor Michael Whetsel's life and legacy
Obituary Examples

You may find these well-written obituary examples helpful as you write about your own family.

Read more
How to Write an Obituary

Need help writing an obituary? Here's a step-by-step guide...

Read more
Obituary Templates – Customizable Examples and Samples

These free blank templates make writing an obituary faster and easier.

Read more
How Do I Write a Eulogy?

Some basic help and starters when you have to write a tribute to someone you love.

Read more

Sign Michael Whetsel's Guest Book

Not sure what to say?