Whittenburg, Raymond W., 90 years of age passed away April 16, 2014. He was born to D. C. (Ches) and Florence Whittenburg on January 6, 1924 in Tyner, Tn. After later moving to Ooltewah he graduated from Ooltewah High School.
He was preceded in death by his parents; a brother Lewis (Marie) Whittenburg and a sister Mary Belle (John) Lee. He was employed by Southern Railroad as an upholster, after they closed their
Shop here, he was with McCracken Brothers Furniture Company, repairs and upholstery. Surviving relatives are his wife Dorothea (Dot) Sedman Whittenburg; having two months short of 69 years of marriage. A daughter, Ginger (Craig) Bush. Grandchildren, Brittany (Ron) Jones, Paige (Eder) Rios and Ashley Bush. Great grandchildren, Corbin, Lyla and Adison. Brother Donald (Joan) Whittenburg, several nieces and nephews as well as numerous cousins. Raymond and Dot were members of Wesley United Methodist Church for 41 years in which they were very active. Currently they are members of Christ United Methodist Church. Raymond was an avid reader, enjoyed traveling in all 50 states as well as many countries out of the United States. He also liked gardening, bird hunting, fishing and beekeeping. A generous man, giving much and asking nothing in return. Being an adorable Daddy and “Pop” and a loving and providing husband a helper to all. He will be sorely missed and remembered forever. Funeral Services will be held 11:30 AM Saturday April 19, 2014 at Heritage Funeral Home Chapel with Rev.Don Allison, officiating. The interment will follow in Plowman Cemetery.
The family request that memorial donations be made to the Alzheimer’s Association 7625 Hamilton Park Dr. Suite 22 Chattanooga, Tennessee 37421. Visit www.heritagefh.com to share words of comfort to the family and view the memorial tribute. The family will receive friends 4-7 PM Friday at Heritage Funeral Home 7454 E. Brainerd Rd.

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