J D Whitson

J. D. Whitson, 85, of Unicoi, went to be with the Lord on Monday, December 17, 2018, at the Johnson City medical Center. He was a native of Mitchell County, North Carolina, a son of the late Jeff and Donna Peterson Whitson. J. D. was a longtime member and Deacon of the Unicoi Baptist Church. In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by one son, Dwight Whitson; three sisters, Anna Neal, Daisy Hoilman, and Pat Palardy; and two brothers, Monroe Whitson and Fred Whitson. Survivors include: his wife of over 65 years, Lorraine South Whitson; son, David Whitson; sister, Gertrude Street; grandchildren, Rachel Cox and Chad Whitson; great-grandchildren, Kya Cox, Enzlee Cox, and Dalaina Regan; several nieces and nephews; as well as many friends who were as close as family. The family of J. D. Whitson will receive friends from 11:30 AM to 1:30 PM on Saturday, December 22, 2018, at Morris-Baker Funeral Home. A funeral service will follow at 1:30 PM, officiated by Reverends Gary Edwards, Todd McLaughlin, and Garland James. A committal will be conducted afterward at 3:00 PM at Roselawn Memory Gardens. Family and friends are asked to gather at the graveside by 2:50 PM. Special music will be provided by close family friend, Rene? Garland. Active pallbearers will be: David Whitson, Chad Whitson, Cory Whitson, Mark South, Ronnie South, and Matt Wandel. Honorary pallbearers are too numerous to mention. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that memorial contributions may be made to the Brotherhood and WMU of Unicoi Baptist church.