MEMORIAL SERVICE: Friday, February 7, 2025/ Time: 12:00 PM/ Woodfield Club, 509 Daniel Street, South Hill, VA 23970
MR. RAYMOND LEE WHISONANT, affectionately called “Son,” “Rambo,” was born April 30, 1940 to the late Theodore and Venzelor Farrar Whisonant in Mecklenburg County, Virginia and departed this life February 1, 2025 at his residence in South Hill, Virginia. He was also preceded in death by his brothers- John “Shug Cake” Whisonant, Roy Lee Whisonant and Robert Lewis Whisonant.
At an early age Raymond was baptized and joined Sharon Baptist Church. He attended the Mecklenburg County Public Schools.
He was married to late Mable Grace McCoy.
“Son” held several jobs in his life-time; lastly, he was employed by Jimmy Davis Construction Company.
In his spare time, he enjoyed watching westerns on TV, listening to music, cutting up and having a good time with family and friends.
“Son” leaves to cherish his eight siblings- Margaret Talley of Fredericksburg, VA; Marjorie (George) Boyd of South Hill, VA; Wardell (Debroa) Whisonant of Chesterfield, VA; James Whisonant of South Hill, VA; Brenda (George) Maclin of Alberta, VA; Warlisha Whisonant of Richmond, VA; LaVern (Paul) Gibson of Williamsburg, VA, and Garland Whisonant of South Hill, VA; devoted friends- Bobby and Janet Jiggetts of South Hill, VA and a host of nieces, nephews, great nieces and nephews, other relatives and friends.