Wednesday, November 16, 2022 11:21 am

George Lemuel "Lem" Whisnant passed away Monday, November 7, 2022, at the age of 78.

He was born in St. Petersburg, FL to the late George Crawford Whisnant and Addie Katherine Summey Whisnant and spent most of his life in Rutherford County. He graduated from R-S Central High School and attended Pfeiffer University and Isothermal Community College. He was a member of First United Methodist Church in Rutherfordton.

Lem was preceeded in death by his parents and his brother, Jack Summey Whisnant.

He is survived by sisters-in-law, Miriam Whisnant of Columbia, SC and Jean Whisnant of Whittier, and several nieces.

Interment will be private in the Cool Springs Cemetery, Forest City.

In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to First United Methodist Church, 264 N. Main St., Rutherfordton, NC, or a charity of one's choice.

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