William Ed Whitlock Obituary

We bid farewell to William Ed Whitlock of Mount Vernon, Illinois, whose journey of life gracefully concluded on March 18, 2025 at the age of 56. William Ed touched countless lives with warmth and kindness, leaving behind cherished memories that will forever echo in hearts. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.

He was predeceased by: his father William R. Whitlock; and his stepfather Jerry Rutherford. He is survived by: his mother Sharon Rutherford (Moore); his wife Debbie Whitlock (Beal); his children, William Ray Whitlock of Mount Vernon, Nathan Christopher Whitlock of Mount Vernon and Haylee Whitlock of Mount Vernon; his granddaughters, Karsyn and Lennox Whitlock of Mount Vernon; and his siblings, Jerry Rutherford, Jr. of Mount Vernon, Aletta Lawrence (Mike) of Mount Vernon and Stacy Spangler (John) of New Jersey. He is also survived by several nieces and nephews.

Memorials may be made in Ed's honor to American Heart Association.