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David Ray Whitson Obituary

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David Ray Whitson

Greeneville, TN

September 26, 1951 - January 31, 2021

David Ray Whitson Obituary

David Ray Whitson, age 69, of Midway died Sunday, January 31, 2021 at Johnson City Medical Center. Ray served in the US Army during Vietnam War, and was stationed in Germany. Ray was an active member of Beyond Freedom Ministries. He was a fourth generation owner of Whitson’s Painting Contractors.

Ray enjoyed fishing, spending time outdoors and spoiling his faithful companion “Sassy”.

Survivors include his wife of 27 years: Jeannie Whitson; his children and their spouses: Nathan and Amy (Whitson) Brown and Weston and Amy (Hawk) Whitson; two step daughters and their spouses: Chris and Candy (Beach) Craig and Robert and Kristian (Beach) Goodner; one granddaughter: Ally Brown; 13 step grandchildren; three step great grandchildren; a brother and sister-in-law: Jim and Myra Whitson; several nieces and nephews; a cousin and lifelong friend: Danny Gwynne.

He is preceded in death by his mother: Viola Jenkins; his father: Floyd Whitson; and a brother: Larry Whitson.

A Celebration of Life will be announced at a later date. Rev. Joshua Gladson and Chaplain Danny Ricker will be officiating.

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