Lon Whitson III

February 20, 1962 - August 22, 2020

Lexington – Lon Whitson III, age 58, passed away at home on Saturday, August 22, 2020. He was born in Frankfort, Kentucky on February 20, 1962, to the late Lon Whitson, Jr. and Hazel Barber Whitson. A member of the Kentucky National Guard, Lon served from 1981 until 1986. He worked as a draftsman in architectural woodworking and mechanical engineering fields. He is survived by his children, Lon “Sonny” Whitson, IV, Katelyn Whitson, and Zachary Whitson, and sisters, Kim Dobson and Sheila Braden. He was also blessed with a host of extended family. A Celebration of Life will be held at Cove Spring Park on Saturday, September 5, 2020, from 10:00 a.m. until 2:00 p.m. Arrangements are under the direction of Harrod Brothers Funeral Home & Crematory.