Mr. Ralph B Whitmire Jr.

Ralph was born April 9, 1932. Ralph served our country in the United States Army during the Korean War. With his wife Jo Ann they started the White Star Cleaners Laundry and Linen business in 1963. A family owned business that still is in operation to this day.

He was preceded in death by his wife of 57 years, Jo Ann Whitmire, parents Ralph Whitmire, Sr., and Daisy Burns Whitmire, brothers Lee; Billy Joe; Fred; Elvin Whitmire, and 2 sisters Louise Grayson and Lorraine Alig.

He is survived by children Sherry Whitmire Eldridge (Mike), Kim Whitmire Reynolds (Rick) and Robert Whitmire (Lois), his five grandchildren which he loved greatly including Michael (Jessica) Eldridge, Will (Katie) Eldridge, Hogan Whitmire, Marie Whitmire and Brooke Whitmire, 3 great-grandchildren Ewen; Eli; and Evyn Eldridge, brother Kenneth Whitmire, and a sister Peggy Sims, many nieces and nephews and a host of friends.

A Celebration of Life Service will be held on Thursday August 25, 2022 at 11:00 am with Minister Steve Lusk officiating. The family will receive friends from 5:00 to 8:00 pm on Wednesday August 24, 2022 at the North Chapel of Chattanooga Funeral Home. Ralph will be laid to rest with his wife, Jo Ann in the Chattanooga Memorial Park.

The family wishes to thank the caregivers at Ardent Senior Care and the 3rd Floor Staff at Parkridge Medical Center.

Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.chattanooganorthchapel.com for the Whitmire family.

Arrangements are under the care of the North Chapel of Chattanooga Funeral Home, Crematory and Florist, 5401 Highway 153, Hixson.