Jimmy Earl Whisonant

MIDLAND-

Mr. Jimmy Earl Whisonant, 56, died Friday, September 13, 2013 in Midland, NC. Funeral services will be 3:00 PM Monday, September 16, 2013, at Greene Funeral Home Northwest Chapel, 2133 Ebenezer Rd., Rock Hill, with Dr. Tom Patterson officiating. The family will receive friends from 1:30 until 3:00 Monday at Greene Funeral Home. Born in Rock Hill, Mr. Whisonant was preceded in death by his father Forest Eben Whisonant. He was of the Baptist faith and worked in grocery business for over 30 years. Jimmy loved hunting, fishing, and spending time with family and friends. He never met a stranger. Jimmy will be remembered by his infectious smile and giving nature. He was a great son, brother, uncle, friend, and will be dearly missed. Survivors include his mother, Mary Ellen Deas Whisonant of Rock Hill; brothers, Charles Whisonant (Jean) of Newport Beach, Ca, Bill Whisonant (Deloris) Lexington, SC, Kevin Whisonant (Samantha) Rock Hill; sisters, Melisa Smith (Brian) of York, and Cathy Whisonant of Rock Hill; 11 nieces and nephews and two great-nephews. The family requests that memorials may be made to the Four H Youth Program at 120 Congress St. York, SC 29745.

Published in Charlotte Observer on September 15, 2013.