Harold A. Whitson
Harold A. Whitson, 84, of Clinton passed away peacefully on Jan. 30, 2025.
Born in Corbin, Kentucky, Harold moved with his family to Oak Ridge in 1955. He was preceded in death by his parents, Kettry Earl Whitson Sr. and Ruth Peace Whitson, and his siblings, Raymond L. O’Neal, Walter Whitson, Patricia O’Neal Terrell and Brenda Kay Edwards.
While attending Oak Ridge High School, he was a member of the 1958 national and state championship football teams. He went on to attend Western Kentucky University on a football scholarship, and later studied at the University of Tennessee.
Harold served as president of H-S Whitson Construction for 12 years before retiring. In retirement, he enjoyed traveling across the country and exploring new and interesting places. He was a faithful member of Claxton Church of Christ.
An avid fisherman, he cast his line in waters ranging from the Everglades to Alaska.
He is survived by his wife of 37 years and fishing partner, Cheryl D. Whitson; his son, H. Stephen Whitson (Shannon); daughters, Susan Whitson Hodges (Michael), Robin Hann Atkins (Wayne) and Merri Hann Everett (Chad); and several grandchildren. He also leaves behind his siblings, Phil Whitson, Zona Whitson, Ket Whitson and David Whitson.
The family will receive friends from 1 to 3 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 8, 2025, at Holley-Gamble Funeral Home in Clinton, with a service to follow. A graveside service will be held immediately afterward at Oak Ridge Memorial Park.
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