Sad day today

[ironsniper1]

Today Sunday March 30th at 12pm the world lost another veteran, father and grandfather, my grandfather Jack W. Whitman passed away at home with family peacefully, this man was more than my grandfather, he was my true father as he and my grandmother raised me, 

 

I miss you grandpa and I will always love you .

[TripleGGG]

So sorry for your loss. Prayers for peace during this time. 

[Tuffus]

Sorry for your loss.

[gun sane]

God bless all the granddads and grandmas who still step up long after they've raised their own.  May he rest in peace, ironsniper1.

[A.J. Holst]

Lifting you and yours in prayer 

[phiferran]

Sorry for your loss. Will keep your family in our prayers. 

[TennesseeCamper]

Very sorry for your loss. Sending prayers.

[-boatman-]

Sorry for your loss. 

[ironsniper1]

Thank you everyone! It really helps

[RED333]

Ironsniper1, you and yours are in my prays 

Edited March 30 by RED333

[MacGyver]

There is no one as special as a grandparent that loves you.  I’m so sorry for your loss.  

[GlockSpock]

Very sad to hear about this. Sounds like a good man!

[Kano]

My sincere condolences to you and your family.

[Defender]

I’m so sorry for your loss.

[bigun]

Sorry for your loss. Praying for you 

[pop pop]

I was not fortunate to have grandfathers as they both died young. It is/was a great hole in my life. May your grandfather be at peace with God now and wishing and praying for comfort, peace, and courage for all his family in the weeks ahead. So sorry for your family and your great lost brother/friend.

[tacops]

Prayers your way, cherish the memories.

[gregintenn]

A sad day indeed. My grandpas were my heros. It sounds like you feel the same about yours.

[DraxTheDad]

Hate to hear this, sorry man, Prayers out to you and your family.

[ironsniper1]

Jack Wendell Whitman Sr. passed away on March 30, 2025. Not only was Jack a beloved husband, father, grandfather, and friend, but he was also a man of deep faith who cherished his relationship with God, his family, and his country. 

 

Jack was preceeded in death by his parents Ollie and Nannie Whitman; his sister Alma Lee Litton; and his brothers Joe Whitman and J.C. Whitman. He is survived by his loving wife of 67 years, Betty Whitman; his children, Melissa Swafford (Wayne), Jack W. Whitman Jr. (Martha), and Amanda Duke; his grandchilren Jessica Foster, Allison Abel, Matthew Swafford, Josh Whitman, Candance Whitman, Trey Jones, Melissa Jones, Taylor Whitman, Laura Hardison, and C.J. Wade; and 16 great- grandchildren. He is also survived by numerous nieces and nephews. 

 

Jack proudly served in the U.S. Air Force for twenty years, dedicating his life to protect and serve. After he retired from the Air Force, Jack spent another twenty years working at the Federal Reserve National Bank, where his work ethic made a lasting impact. 

 

Beyond his professional achievements, Jack was blessed with a natural musical talent. He could captivate an audience with his beautiful singing voice and his guitar, banjo, and harmonica skills. His music was a gift that brought joy to those around him, weaving a tapestry of love and laughter in every note. Although his TDY (temporary duty) here on earth has ended, we can have peace knowing his PCS (permanent change of station) is set for heaven.

 

Rest in peace, Jack. Your PCS to heaven has begun, and while we mourn your absence, we take solace in the beautiful music you left behind and the love that will forever resonate in our hearts.

 

A funeral service for Jack will be held on Saturday, April 5, 2025, at 1:00 P.M. at Bond Memorial Chapel in Mt. Juliet, TN, with visitation from 11:30 until the service. There will also be a Masonic service at 12:30 p.m.in the chapel before the funeral. Jack's final resting place will be at Jones Hill Cemetery in Watertown, TN, where his internment will take place with full military honors.  

 

In place of flowers, the family asks that donations be made to the Wounded Warrior Project. For more information, visit https://support.woundedwarriorproject.org/Default.aspx?tsid=11585&ovr_acv_id=16821&campaignSource=ONLINE&source=BS25011AAAPMFAA&gad_source=1&gclid=CjwKCAjw-qi_BhBxEiwAkxvbkLIvhBR_MM9QphnAUU8KV-a_Me5xhRcJzO_V8uaGHLYSS8VQnOlvmhoCdX0QAvD_BwE&gclsrc=aw.ds

[gun sane]

What a beautiful eulogy.  I wish I had known Brother Jack.  May the Lord keep the blessed memory of your grandfather and his example always in your heart, @ironsniper1

[ironsniper1]

thank you all for your wishes and prayers, the funeral was today, it was a full Baptist, Masonic and military funeral with 21 gun salute!
 

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