Edward Lee Whitford's obituary , Passed away on December 7, 2025 in Smithville, Tennessee

Edward Lee Whitford

March 3, 1951 - December 7, 2025 (74 years old)

Smithville, Tennessee

Edward Lee Whitford's obituary , Passed away on December 7, 2025 in Smithville, Tennessee

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Love-Cantrell Funeral Home

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Edward Lee Whitford

March 3, 1951 - December 7, 2025 (74 years old)

Smithville, Tennessee

Edward Lee Whitford Obituary

We bid farewell to Edward Lee Whitford of Smithville, Tennessee, whose journey of life gracefully concluded on December 7, 2025 at the age of 74. Edward touched countless lives with warmth and kindness, leaving behind cherished memories that will forever echo in hearts. Family and friends can send flowers and condolences in memory of the loved one. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Edward Lee Whitford to pay them a last tribute.

He was predeceased by: his parents, Truman Eugene and Dorothy Louise Whitford; his wife Shelia Frazier Whitford; his uncle Earl; and his aunt Pauline Allen.

He is survived by: his daughters, Samanthia Curtis (Brad) of Smtihville, Shelia Kay Kirby (Chad) of Smithville and Wendi Keeton (Ron) of Murfreesboro; his grandchildren, Grant Curtis (Grace), Aidan Curtis, Mason Curtis, Samantha Brooke Billingsley, Alexa Billingsley, Dallas Kirby, Brylee Kirby, Seth Keeton, Hope Keeton, Carter Cook and Elijah Keeton; his brother Dr. Ronald Whitford (Kathy) of Clarksville; his sibling's children, Ryan Whitford, Wendy Daigle and Jenny Langford; his brother-in-law Billy Frazier; Eddie Kaser and Jim Morse. He is also survived by several sisters-in-law, brothers-in-law, nieces, nephews, and cousins.

Visitation will be held on Monday, December 8th 2025 from 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM and on Tuesday, December 9th 2025 from 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM at the Love-Cantrell Funeral Home (100 E Church St, Smithville, TN 37166). A funeral service will be held on Tuesday, December 9th 2025 at 2:00 PM at the same location.

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Love-Cantrell Funeral Home



Mon

Dec 08

Visitation

5:00 PM - 7:00 PM

Love-Cantrell Funeral Home
100 E Church St, Smithville, TN 37166

Tue

Dec 09

Visitation

10:00 AM - 2:00 PM

Love-Cantrell Funeral Home
100 E Church St, Smithville, TN 37166

Tue

Dec 09

Funeral service

2:00 PM

Love-Cantrell Funeral Home
100 E Church St, Smithville, TN 37166

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