Nathan E. (Eugene) Whitfield

Evans Funeral Home announces the death of Mr. Nathan E. (Eugene) Whitfield, age 91, of Jefferson, who passed Monday, December 15, 2014. Mr. Whitfield was born in Lexington, Georgia, a son to the late Hines Berry Whitfield and the late Willie Mae Stephens Whitfield. Mr. Whitfield was retired as Maintenance Manager with Baker and Taylor, a member of the Galilee Christian Church and was a former Jefferson City Council member. Mr. Whitfield served his country in the United States Navy with 20 years of service, was past President of the VFW, a member of the American Legion and a former member of the Jefferson Rotary and Jefferson Lions Club. In addition to his parents, Mr. Whitfield was preceded in death by his wife, Mary Elizabeth Lyle Whitfield, sister, Elizabeth Thomas, brothers, George Whitfield and Hines Berry Whitfield Sr..

Survivors include sons and their wives, Ronnie and Linda Whitfield of Dawsonville, Ray and Rhonda Whitfield of Winterville, Jeff and Cindy Whitfield of Jefferson, Tim and Belinda Whitfield of Macon; 7 Grandchildren and 2 Great Grandchildren.

Funeral Services will be held Saturday, December 20, 2014 at 11:00am in the Galilee Christian Church with Minister Tom Plank officiating. The burial will follow in the Woodbine Cemetery in Jefferson, Georgia. The visitation will be held on Friday evening from 6-8pm at the Funeral Home.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the The ALS, Association Gift Processing Center, P.O. Box 6051, Albert Lea, MN 56007.

Evans Funeral Home, Jefferson, GA 30549. 706-367-5467.

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