Lemuel Edgar Whitlock was born on April 26, 1931, in Bassett, Virginia to Casey Otis Whitlock and Virgia Lee Ingram Whitlock.

Edgar was attended by his family at home when he passed peacefully in Boone, North Carolina on Thursday, February 17, 2022.

After graduating from Bassett High School, he began his secondary education at Bluefield University in VIrginia.  From there he continued his education at the University of Richmond where he graduated with a BA in history.  During his time at the University of Richmond he was discovered as a track star during a PE class and quickly added to the team roster.

In his teenage years he felt a calling to serve the lord and began what would be his lifetime career.  He continued his education by attending Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary in Fort Worth, Texas where he earned a Bachelor's Degree in Divinity.

During this time in Fort Worth, Texas he met his wonderful and loving wife Clara. They met in church and married in 1957.  Shortly after they returned to VIrginia where he began his service for the lord.  Edgar served churches in Virginia and North Carolina for over 40 years. In addition to pastoring, he taught Chaplaincy classes and Seminary Extension classes for Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary.

Edgar enjoyed 64 years of marriage to his best friend and wife, Clara.  Together they loved to travel all over the United States.  During these excursions, Edgar enjoyed camping, hiking, and visiting National Parks.  Always taking time to embrace the history and learning from each experience.  These travels spurred his interest in rocks and minerals.  This became one of his favorite hobbies and he accumulated quite a collection.  Beyond travel and rock collecting, he enjoyed oil painting and pencil sketching.  He was a lifelong learner and reading enthusiast.

Edgar loved his wife and his two children very much.  A life devoted to serving the lord provides peace to his family.  He will be missed immensely, yet we find comfort in knowing he is in heaven and we will see him again.

He is survived by his wife, Clara Nayfa Whitlock; his children, David Edgar Whitlock, Eve Whitlock Parsons (Gregg); siblings, Rachel Whitlock Stone Perry, Lloyd Eugene Whitlock and many nieces and nephews.

A graveside service will be held at Woodlawn Cemetery, (Blowing Rock, NC) Monday, February 21, 2022 at 1 pm. The service will be conducted by Dr. Robby Phillips. Music will be provided by Claudette Phillips.

In lieu of flowers, donations can be made in his honor to Medi Home Health & Hospice, 400 Shadowline Drive, Suite 102, Boone, NC 28607.

Online condolences may be sent to the Whitlock family at www.hamptonfuneralnc.com

Hampton Funeral and Cremation Service is in charge of the arrangements.