Edwin Whiting

Edwin Knapton Whiting of Maryville passed away on May 31st, 2024 at the age of 89.

Edwin was born in Seattle, Washington the first born son of Edwin Cram Whiting and Marjorie Knapton Whiting. Edwin is survived by his wife, Valerie, his sister, Barbara, his son, Edwin Grady Whiting, his daughter, Amanda Whiting D'Aquila and grandchildren Edwin Ward, David and Victoria Whiting. He will be deeply missed by his family and friends.

Edwin was a United States Naval Academy Graduate, Veteran of the United States Air Force, former test pilot, and Veteran of the Vietnam war. Before moving into a career in government contracting and environmental safety which brought him to the area (specifically supporting work in Oak Ridge Tennessee), Edwin had lived across the US and worked abroad and domestically including a stint at the Pentagon. After retirement, Edwin became involved in local politics and served on the board of Mayor and Alderman for many years in the town of Farragut, Tennessee; he also held a leadership position at the local AARP chapter. He loved to bicycle, and raced in countless century races often placing at the head of his age division and regularly earned winning times for the younger age brackets to his great delight. An avid reader, with interests in history and current events, upon moving to the Asbury community in Maryville, he could be found as his wife's trusty sidekick for unauthorized gardening escapades.

Edwin has been described by family and friends as intelligent, reliable, steadfast, and loyal: a beloved son, brother, husband, father and grandfather.

In lieu of flowers, donations can be made in honor of Edwin K Whiting to the National Museum of the United States Air Force https://www.nationalmuseum.af.mil/