Obituary of Elbert Whittenburg
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Elbert Whittenburg, age 86, of Fall Creek Falls, TN, went home to be with the Lord on Sunday, Oct. 20, 2013 at his residence. He was a member of New Martin Church of God, dedicated musician, retired electrician, army veteran, and a wonderful Husband, Dad, and Papa. He will be loved and missed by all.
He was preceded in death by parents Joe and Ethel Prater Whittenburg; brothers Denton, Virden, and Lester Whittenburg; sisters Olus Bayless and Ellen Franck; nephews James Randell Medley and Bobby Bayless
Survivors include wife of 57 years Gladys Whittenburg; children Tim Whittenburg, Diane Hale & husband Bruce, all of Fall Creek Falls, Shirley Oakes & husband Ronnie, Spencer, TN,MaKayla VanWinkle & husband Matthew, and Kelsey Whittenburg; grandchildren Ashlyn and Layla Hale, and Arianna VanWinkle; brothers Clyde and Larry Whittenburg; sisters Helen Medley and Barbara Whittenburg and several nieces and nephews, all of Fall Creek Falls.
Services will be Wednesday at 1:00 pm CDT at the New Martin Church of God with Pastors Clifford Waters and Andy Smith officiating. Burial will follow in Myers Cemetery. Online condolences can be made at www.reedfamilyfh.com. Arrangements by Putnam-Reed Funeral Home, Hwy127 South, Pikeville, TN. Visitation after 3:00 pm Monday at the New Martin Church of God.