Ervin Whisenant

Ervin Whisenant, 84, of Trim Tree Drive in Morganton went to be with the Lord on Monday, November 1, 2010 at his residence. Born October 19, 1926 in Burke County, he was a son of the late Dick and Mammie Seacrest Whisnant. Ervin was a member of Grace Baptist Church, and a retired employee of Drexel-Heritage Furnishings.He is survived by a son, Rex Whisnant and wife, April, of Morganton; grandchildren, Kyle Whisnant, Megan Whisnant, Abigail Whisnant, John Tallent, and Casey Tallent; and siblings, Tracey Whisnant, Gene Whisnant, Margaret Smith, Sue Cline, and Catherine Smith, all of Morganton.In addition to his parents, Ervin was preceded in death by a son, Barney Whisnant, and brothers, Ed, Bennett, and Dickey Whisnant.Graveside services will be held at 4:30 pm, Tuesday, November 2, 2010 at Mull’s Grove Baptist Church Cemetery with Rev. Jerry Willis officiating. Sossoman Funeral Home is assisting the family with arrangements.