Stephen Lewis Whitmire

Stephen Lewis Whitmire, 32, left for his eternal home on Monday December 5th, 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 November 18th, 2016, during his last hospital stay, Stephen gave his life to the Lord and rested comfortable 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, and their 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);, along with three nephews, Gavin Miles, Griffin Miles, and Finnley Terrell.
A celebration of life service is planned for 6:00pm on Friday, December 9th, 2016 at Companion Funeral Home, located at 2419 Georgetown Road NW.
The family will be receiving friends two hours prior, from 4:00pm-6:00pm.
You are invited to share a personal memory of Stephen or you condolences with his family at his online memorial located at www.companionfunerals.com. Companion Funeral and Cremation Service and the Cody family are honored to assist the Whitmire family with these arrangements.