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Kenneth G. Whittington

Mr. Kenneth G. Whittington, age 79 of Lebanon passed away Sunday, April 12, 2020, at Alive Hospice in Murfreesboro.

Born February 22, 1941, in Columbus, Ohio, he is the son of the late Elmer and Cora Jewett Whittington.  He was a retired carpet layer having worked for Pick-N-Pay Carpet for many years.  He and his wife later drove cars for Manheim Auto Auction.  He was an avid golfer and a member of Immanuel Baptist Church in Lebanon.  In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his first wife, Kathleen Whittington; son, Bill Whittington; three sisters, Martha Moore, Erma Jeffers and Bonnie Skaggs; and two brothers, Glenn Whittington and Carl Whittington.

He is survived by his wife, Linda Edwards Whittington; five children: Kevin Lee (Rita) Whittington, Robert Wayne (Vickie) Whittington, Tameria Jean (Paul) Clark, Jonathan Allen (Jennifer) Whittington, and Jeffery Lowel (Thongsay) Whittington; step son, Lee (Holly) Wood; 13 grandchildren; and 11 great grandchildren.

Due to the concerns of the Coronavirus threat, there will be no visitation or service at this time.

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Messages for the Family

  1. Bernie Ash says:
    April 13, 2020 at 7:54 pm
    Linda, I am so sorry for your loss.Ken was such a fine man.
  2. Jeannie & Tom Jester says:
    April 13, 2020 at 8:36 pm
    Linda our condolences to you and the family for the loss of a great Uncle.
  3. Jerry Moore says:
    April 13, 2020 at 9:06 pm
    I was so saddened to hear about Kenny’s passing . He was a great uncle!
    • Tonya Daniels says:
      April 14, 2020 at 5:57 pm
      To the Whittington family. So sorry for your loss. Pops was a great man. Loved by so many. Y’all are all in my prayers.
  4. Melissa Rosson Lytle says:
    April 14, 2020 at 1:04 am
    Lee and Ms. Linda, I am so sorry for your loss!!
  5. Sheila Edwards Mayhew says:
    April 15, 2020 at 4:55 pm
    Dear One, you and the family are in our hearts and prayers. Ken was a wonderful addition to our family. We always enjoyed our time with the two of you. Sending you hugs.
  6. Malcolm Edwards says:
    April 15, 2020 at 5:26 pm
    Linda Ann and all the family, Carolyn and I were saddened with the news of Ken’s passing. Truly, he was one of the nicest men that I’ve ever known and he was a Blessing to the family. We will miss him.
  7. Lee Ann Purnell says:
    April 15, 2020 at 5:46 pm
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  8. Lee Ann Purnell says:
    April 15, 2020 at 5:49 pm
    Linda and the family of Ken, so sorry for your loss. He was a good man and will be missed. Thinking of you all during this time of sadness
  9. Amanda says:
    April 15, 2020 at 6:36 pm
    We were so sad to hear about Kenny. Prayers for Linda and the family. I’m so glad we had a chance to visit last summer. Abby was so happy to visit because Kenny reminded her of Carl. Thinking of you all.
  10. joseph whittington says:
    April 15, 2020 at 9:39 pm
    i was very sad to hear that uncle kenny had passed away i relly enjoyed talking to him and my dad carl about there childhood i will miss him dearly my prayers are with all of the family

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