Carmon Whisnant

Published 4:43 pm Monday, July 11, 2016

SFC Carmon Whisnant, United States Army (Ret.), 93, of Hampton, went home to be with the Lord on Sunday, July 10, 2016, from Hillview Health Center of Elizabethton. Carmon was born on September 19, 1922 and was a native of the Tiger Creek Community in Carter County, born to the late Isaac “Ike” Andrew Whisnant and Lillie Mae Royal Whisnant. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his son, Terry Allen Whisnant, and several brothers and sisters.
Carmon was a United States Army veteran, having served 20 years. He served in the 104th Infantry Division, Timberwolf and he served in both World War II and the Korean War. He received two Purple Hearts and the Bronze Star and was a member of the DAV. He also retired from ETSU where he worked in the Campus Police Unit. Carmon was a member of East Side Baptist Church, where he served as an usher and operated the sound system. He loved to hunt and fish, and raise cattle.
Those left to cherish his memory include his wife of 64 years, Charlotte Nave Whisnant, of the home; three daughters, Carmen Dianne Nelson of Johnson City, Ellen Charlene Bateman of Hampton, and Tammy Lynn Collins and husband Kevin of Elizabethton; and five grandchildren, Todd Nelson, Travis Nelson, Shane Bateman, Amber Hall and Adam Collins. Several nieces and nephews also survive.
A service to honor the life of Carmon Whisnant will be conducted at 7 p.m. Wednesday, July 13, in the Riverside Chapel of Tetrick Funeral Home, Elizabethton. Music will be provided by John Brookshire. The family will receive friends in the funeral home chapel from 5 until 7 p.m. Wednesday, prior to the service. The graveside service will be conducted at 11 a.m. Thursday, July 14, at Happy Valley Memorial Park. Military Honors will be accorded by the Carter County Honor Guard. Active pallbearers will be Todd Nelson, Travis Nelson, Shane Bateman, Adam Collins, Jamie Hall and Woody Whisnant. Honorary pallbearers will be the men of East Side Baptist Church, friends and neighbors, and his friends at Hillview Health Center. Those wishing to attend the graveside service are asked to meet at the funeral home at 10:15 a.m. Thursday to go in procession. The family would like to extend a special thanks to the nursing staff of Hillview Health Center for the love and care shown to Mr. Whisnant during his illness. Those who prefer memorials in lieu of flowers may make donations to St. Jude Children’s Hospital, 2335 Knob Creek Road, Suite 101, Johnson City, TN 37604; to the Disabled American Veteran’s (DAV), P.O. Box 14301, Cincinnati, Ohio 45250-0301; or the Carter County Animal Shelter, P.O. Box 144, Elizabethton, TN 37644, in honor of Carmon. Online condolences may be sent to the family by visiting www.tetrickfuneralhome.com and signing the guest book.
Tetrick Funeral Home, Elizabethton, is serving the Whisnant family. Office: (423) 542-2232. Obituary Line: (423) 543-4917.