Wilson M. Whiddon was born in Greenville, Alabama on Feb 18, 1936, as the youngest of 13 children. With a general store and cotton gin to operate, he learned the value of hard work at an early age from his parents.

Shortly after joining the Navy, he married Swannie Pouncey. After 4 years in the Navy, they built a home in Midway a few steps away from the home he grew up in. They had 3 sons and 1 daughter.

His time in the Navy and careers at Union Camp, Rocky Creek Logging and Cummins gave him valuable experiences that would prepare him for his dream of farming, as his father once had. After retiring from Cummins, he made his dream of farming a reality alongside his oldest sons. Farming was a passion he loved to share with his sons and grandson, Chase.

He was a man of few words that listened more than he spoke and believed in the satisfaction of a hard day's work. He was proud to be a Whiddon and instilled the love of family and home (Midway) in all of his children and grandchildren. One of his greatest joys was rejoining his father's land. You could find him on a tractor, four-wheeler or truck, proudly carrying on the vision of a prior generation. Just as we know he felt connected to his father, so we all will feel connected to him.

He is preceded in death by his wife, Swannie Whiddon; parents, William and Alice Whiddon and a number of brothers and sisters.

He is survived by his children, Max (Carolyn) Whiddon, Mark Whiddon (Melissa Stringer), Melissa (David) Norrell, Michael (Greta) Whiddon, 7 grandchildren (4 spouses), 5 great grandchildren and 2 sisters, Joyce Pierce and Floyce Owen.

A graveside service will be held at Sunrise Memorial Cemetery on Saturday, February 25 at 10 AM with Brother Randy Harvill officiating.

Pallbearers will be Carl McQuarry, Daniel Paul, Hank Mitchell, Josh Smith, Perry Castleberry and Tyler Tomlinson.

In lieu of flowers, memorials can be made to Brushey Creek Baptist Church, 211 Brushey Creek Road, Greenville, Alabama 36037.