June 9, 1975 – August 20, 2019
Christopher Allen “Chris” Whicker, 44, Sheridan, passed away on Tuesday evening, August 20, 2019 at Riverview Health in Noblesville surrounded by his loving family. He fought a long and courageous battle against kidney disease for over 20 years during which he received two transplants. Born June 9, 1975 in Noblesville, he was the son of Mark Allen and Cindy Ann (Alexander) Whicker.
Chris was a 1995 graduate of Sheridan High School and a 1997 graduate of ITT Technical Institute where he earned his degree in architectural design. He went to work with Carmel Cabinetry and was with the company for the about seven years before retiring due to his illness.
Anyone who knew Chris knew that family came first; his kids were his life. Chris had a passion for sports and an even deeper love of the Sheridan Blackhawk and Sheridan Rec. programs. Combine that passion with his commitment to his family, and you have the makings of a dedicated coach. Whatever sport the boys were involved in, Chris was a part of it. When he wasn’t busy coaching, he enjoyed taking the time to do a little fishing. When it was time for NASCAR to start up for the season, Chris was sure to have the TV on watching Jeff Gordon fly around the track. He also loved going downtown and watching the Indians play. Sports and family weren’t his only pastimes – somewhere along the way Chris got hooked on Game of Thrones and that trumped any other Sunday night plans.
Chris is survived by his loving parents, Mark and Cindy Whicker, Sheridan; his two sons, Drew Allen Whicker and Austin Matthew Whicker, both of Sheridan; his daughter, Palynn Reese – Ann Shotts, Greenwood; his current wife, Julie Shotts-Whicker; his former wife, Crystal Kinkead; and his many, many, many cousins, aunts and uncles who will always miss Chris’s loving nature, as well as his razor-sharp wit, which was usually at their expense. Chris is also survived by his dog Phoebe, who misses her dad dearly.
He was preceded in death by his paternal grandparents, Lawrence and Irma (Campbell) Whicker; and his maternal grandparents, Rusty and Maggie (Burton) Alexander.
Services will be held at 7 p.m. on Saturday, August 24, 2019 at Kercheval Funeral Home, 306 E. 10th St., Sheridan, with visitation from 3 p.m. until the time of service. Reverend V.J. Stover will be officiating.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be made to the National Kidney Foundation, or to the Jack Griffin Children’s Christmas Party Fund (benefiting the children of the Sheridan community) c/o the Farmers Bank, Sheridan, Indiana.
Arrangements
Calling: 3 to 7 p.m., Aug. 24
Service: 7 p.m., Aug. 24
Location: Kercheval Funeral Home
Condolences: kerchevalfuneralhome.com