Mr. Leslie "Tom" Whisman, 86, of Murray, Ky., died Saturday, October 01, 2011, at the Murray Calloway Co. Hospital.
Born October 1, 1925 in Blackie, Ky., to the late Leslie Stivers and Victoria Stidham Whisman.
Mr. Whisman was the former President and CEO of the Bank of Lyon Co.; he was also a Navy Veteran of WWII, a member of the First Baptist Church of Murray, Ky., and a 1951 graduate of the University of Kentucky with a B.S. in Business Administration. Mr. Whisman was also a member of the Hazard Kentucky Kiwanis Club.
He is survived by his wife, Mary Sue Sherrard Whisman of Murray, Ky., they married December 19, 1948 in Covington, Ky., two daughters, Susan Lynn Whisman of Chattanooga, Tn., Vicki Williams and husband Keith of Murray, Ky., one son, Leslie Wayne Whisman and wife Janet of Franklin, Tn., also eight grandchildren, and nine great grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his parents, and a grandson, Leslie Aaron Whisman.
Funeral services will be held Monday, October 3, 2011 at 3:00 p.m. at the J.H. Churchill Funeral Home, with Pastor Sam Rainer officiating. Visitation will be held Monday, October 3, 2011 from 1-3 p.m. at the funeral home.
Graveside services will be held Tuesday, October 4, 2011 at 1:00 p.m. eastern, at the Jackson Cemetery, in Jackson, Ky.
Expressions of sympathy may go to the Alzheimer's Association, Kaden Tower, 6100 Dutchmans Ln. Ste. 401, Louisville, Ky., 40205-3284.
Online condolences can be left at www. thejhchurchillfuneralhome.com