Dr. Dale E. Whitson
04/24/2025
Dr. Dale E. Whitson, age 67, Gray, passed away Thursday, April 24, 2025, at Johnson City Medical Center.
Dr. Whitson was born January 21, 1958, in Sullivan County, Tennessee, to the late Nathan G. & Doris Honeycutt Whitson.
He was a member of Crossroads Christian Church.
He was in the 3rd class accepted to the ETSU Quillen College of Medicine, class of 1984, and completed residency in family medicine at the Kingsport Family Medicine Residency Program in 1987. Afterwards he co-founded State of Franklin Family Practice Associates and continued in private practice in Johnson City until accepting a medical practice position at the VA Mountain Home. He continued practicing at the VA until his illness. He was also well known for volunteering sideline medical coverage for football games at Daniel Boone High School for nearly 40 years. He was beloved by his patients and was a respected colleague by his peers.
Survivors include his wife, Kathy Jenkins Whitson, Gray; nephews and nieces, Craig Falls (Stacy), Austin, Texas, Krista Orr (Greg), Gray, and Jason Falls (Adriana) Houston, Texas; several great nephews and nieces.
The family would like to extend a special thank you to his caregivers, his niece, Krista Orr, and great nephews, Conor and Jacob Orr and the nurses and staff on the 6th and 3rd floor of the Johnson City Medical Center for their wonderful care.
Funeral services will be conducted 7:00 PM, Monday, April 28, 2025, at Crossroads Christian Church with Minister Clinton Andrews and Minister Evan Wolfe officiating. The family will receive friends from 4:00-7:00 PM Monday prior to the service.
Graveside services will be conducted at 11:00 AM, Tuesday, April 29, 2025, at Highland Cemetery.
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Kathy and family, was saddened to hear of loss of your loved one. I always thought highly of you both in school you were a sweet loving couple. Rest assured that Dale is in the Loving arms of God. Will keep family in prayers.
Saddened to hear about Dale’s passing. I remember him from ROTC at Daniel Boone , he was always a friendly and kind person. God’s speed Dale. Prayers for the family.
04/28/2025
Teresia Bailey
Kathy,
So sorry to hear of Dr. Whitson’s passing. Praying that God will wrap his loving arms around you and Dr.Whitson will live on in your heart.
I'm so sorry for your loss. He will be truly missed. He was a very nice person.
04/27/2025
Karen Potter Moore
Dale was a great classmate at Daniel Boone, and a precious Doctor to me and my husband Harry. Kathy, we lift you and your family up in prayer, but what a wonderful consolation to know where Dale is now and you can go to him. Heaven is for eternity and do separation! May God comfort you in this time of loss, and wrap His arms around you as He gives His wonderful grace to you fresh each day. Dr Whitsin holds a special place in our hearts! God bless you Kathy, and your family. Our deepest sympathy is with you.
04/26/2025
Terry Greenwell
Dale was a friend, neighbor and also my primary care physician at the VA, Mountain Home facility. He was such a caring doctor and always in a good mood. My sincere condolences to Cathy, his wife. As you know, Cathy, my mobility issues will not allow me to attend the services or visitation, but please know that you and your family are in my heart.
04/25/2025
Dewayne McGowan
I had the privilege of being a patient of Dr. Whitson, and I always admired his warm and uplifting spirit during every visit. He was not only a skilled physician but also a deeply caring person who devoted himself fully to his patients' well-being. Dr. Whitson's knowledge and compassion touched the lives of so many, and his presence will be profoundly missed by all who knew him.
04/25/2025
Darlene Garland
Dale was a kind and caring person.
Kathy and Dale have always been good friends
Love them both Darlene
What a great doctor and even a better man. I enjoyed every year I was blessed to work with Doc. We shared many deep and funny conversations over the years that I will always cherish. I will never forget when he and I went to a research meeting together in Boca Raton, FL and made some hilarous memories that we would always laugh about every time we talked. To my buddy, Kathy, it's been years since I had seen both of you but my memories of you both always bring a smile to my face. If two people were ever meant for each other, it was you two. God bless you and the many family and friends that Doc had. Sending my families love to you all from NC.
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