Elon Asher Whitaker

Elon Asher “Noonie” Whitaker, age 82, passed away April 1, 2018. He was past president of Beaver Brook Country Club and served on the board for a number of years. He was an associate board member of The Home Builders Association of Greater Knoxville and had won associate of the year on three separate occasions as well as receiving many other honors. He was a veteran at the Air National Guard and was activated for the Berlin Crisis. He worked for 38 years for the William S. Trimble company. He was an avid golfer. He was a wonderful husband, father, pappy, and friend. Elon was preceded in death by parents John S. and Jewel Whitaker; brothers Bruce and J.S. Whitaker; and parent-in-laws Earl and Ruth Smelcer. Elon is survived by his wife of 58 years Leah Whitaker; daughter Lori Witt; son Brad Whitaker; grandchildren Katie and Justin Hayse, Ashley Whitaker, and Kelsea Witt; great-granddaughters Harper and Sutton; sisters Francis (Scott) James, Betty (Jimmy) Liston; and special thanks to caregivers Kim Smith, Lora Vineyard, Ashley Fields, Crissy Jarnigan, and all the caregivers with Amedysis. The family of Elon Whitaker will be receiving friends on Wednesday April 4, 2018 from 4-7 p.m. at the Mynatt Funeral Home Chapel in Fountain City. In lieu of flowers please send donations to Interfaith Health Clinic. Please leave online condolences at www.mynattfh.com. Mynatt Funeral Home, Fountain City Chapel, 2829 Rennoc Road, Knoxville, TN 37918. 865-688-2331