Earl Nelson Condra, 95, of Whitwell, entered his heavenly home surrounded by family, Monday, May 6, 2024.
Earl attended and was a member of Looneys Creek United Methodist Church for over 80 years and loved the Lord with all his heart. He was a 1946 graduate of Whitwell High School where he was the Salutatorian, received his bachelor's at Georgetown College in 1954, and his master's at Middle
Tennessee State University in 1957. Earl was also a member of the Ministerial Association for over 41 years, Whitwell Hospital board of directors for 10 years, Whitwell Athletic Club for 12 years, Crossroads Volunteer Fire Department board of directors from 1976 to present, Crossroads Ruritan Club as a Charter Member, Whitwell Schools Foundation board of trustees member, member of NEA, TEA, and MCTA 1951-1991, Member of Marion County Retired Teachers Association serving as treasurer, vice president, and president.
He also had a love for teaching and served as a teacher and principal at Hick's Chapel Elementary from 1949-1951, Teacher at Whitwell High School from 1954-1966. Principal of Whitwell Elementary School from 1966-1967, and Principal of Whitwell High School 1967-1991. Through those years he also coached Whitwell Junior High School football for 10 years, Whitwell Junior High girls and boys' basketball coach for 12 years, and Whitwell American Legion baseball coach for eight years.
Earl received the Whitwell High School Outstanding Alumnus Award in 1988, Whitwell High School Outstanding Alumnus Award and scholarship award in 2017. In 2018 Whitwell High School named the home football stadium the "Earl N. Condra Stadium" after the great man he was.
He loved his wife with his whole heart and his faith, family and students were what he cherished the most in life.
He was preceded in death by his wife of 57 years, Joanne Condra; parents, Bennett and Katherine Condra; sister, Polly Chesnutt.
He is survived by his son, Barry (Tim Barnett) Condra; daughters, Melanie (Mark) Meshotto, Amy (Henry) Jordan; grandchildren, Megan (Jaryd) Parris, Micah (Carri) Meshotto, Hannah (Johnny) White, Madeline (Coale Gamble) Jordan; great grandchildren, Austin Condra, Ayden Parris, Abigayl Parris, Maddox and Cade Meshotto, Beau and Ellie White; brothers, Donald (Ann) Condra, Sam (Brenda) Condra; sister, Billie Ball; several nieces and nephews and a host of friends.
Pallbearers will be Austin Condra, Ayden Parris, Johnny White, Coale Gamble, Micah Meshotto, Eric Condra.
Honorary pallbearers are all members of Coach Condra's winning football team and Whitwell High School Staff and Administration 1967-1991.
Services will be held Saturday, May 11, at 2 p.m. CDT in the Chapel with Pastor Pam Kiper, Bro. Jim Troyer, Rev. Cecil Baxter, and Bro. Johnny White officiating.
Online condolences can be made at www.reedfamilyfh.com.
The family asks that in lieu of flowers, memorial contributions be made to Looney's Creek United Methodist Church or the Whitwell Schools Foundation.
Arrangements are by Reed Funeral Home, 11675 Highway 28, Whitwell, Tn.
Visitation will be held Friday, May 10, 2024 from 12-8 p.m. and Saturday, May 11, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.