Stephen Lewis Whitmire, 32, of Cleveland, Tennessee, died on Monday December 5, 2016, at a Nashville hospital surrounded by loved ones.
In 2008 Stephen was diagnosed with congestive heart failure and fought a hard battle for the past 8 years. On Nov. 18, 2016, during his last hospital stay, Stephen gave his life to the Lord and rested comfortably in the Lord’s plans for his life. Prior to his diagnosis, Stephen enjoyed being outdoors, riding ATV’s, motor cross, and especially cooking. He graduated from Bradley Central High School and was employed with Exel prior to his diagnosis.
Stephen is survived by his wife, Amy; 10 year old daughter, Laynee; grandparents, whom he thought of as parents, Bryon and Pat Hendrix; brother, Alex Whitmire; father and mother-in-law, William and Angie Trotter; Amy’s grandfather, Lane Watson; Amy’s sister, Amber Terrell (Steven) and April Miles (Thomas); and three nephews, Gavin Miles, Griffin Miles and Finnley Terrell.
A celebration of life service is planned for 6 p.m. on Friday, Dec. 9 at Companion Funeral Home, located at 2419 Georgetown Road NW.
The family will be receiving friends two hours prior, from 4-6 p.m.
Companion Funeral Home has charge of the arrangements.