Edward Timon Whitman was born on November 22, 1982 to parents Linda L. Turner and Eddie Whitman in St. Louis, Missouri.

As an infant, Edward was dedicated to the Lord at the Memorial Tabernacle Missionary Baptist Church by Rev. Walter L. Harper. At Memorial Tabernacle M. B. Church, Edward began developing a passion for the Lord as a member of the youth choir and Junior Usher Board. At the age of 6, he accepted Jesus Christ and was baptized on May 25, 1989 at the Memorial Tabernacle M. B. Church under the leadership of Rev. Walter L. Harper.  As Edward continued to faithfully serve the Lord, he accepted his calling into the ministry. Edward received his Minister License from Pastor Walter L. Harper in 2001.

Edward attended Holy Angels Catholic School in Kinloch, and Storman-Stufflin private school, for his primary education, later attending Ferguson Middle School and then McClure Senior High School in Florissant, Missouri, where he earned his high school diploma with the graduating class of "2001".

In high school Edward , better known as "ICEMAN", was very active in the student body. Iceman was an avid athlete. He loved wrestling and also achieved the rank of Captain as a Cadet in the McClure H.S. Army JROTC "Legacy Battalion". Iceman was very well known and loved by his fellow classmates as the kind, gentle, and all-around good guy that he was, always trying to brighten someone else's day. After graduating from McClure H.S., Edward left St. Louis in the summer of 2001 to begin his college education at the University of Arkansas Pine Bluff. After completing his freshman year at University of Arkansas Pine Bluff, Edward transferred to Alabama A&M in Huntsville, AL.  At Alabama A&M Edward earned his bachelor's degree in Telecommunications.

While attending Alabama A&M, Edward was a faithful member and leader within Jesus Alive Ministry (JAM) where he participated in and led the "Men of Valor" Bible Study on the Campus of Alabama A&M, JAM Prison Ministry, JAM Prayer Chain, JAM Drama Ministry, and lead minister within the JAM Special Services ministry. Among his friends, "The KINGDOM CREW", Edward will be cherished for his love, voice of reason, his wisdom, counsel, and his unique sense of humor.

The highlight of Edward's experience at Alabama A&M was when he met the love of his life, Candice D. Brown. On June 20, 2009, Edward and Candice made a vow before the Lord and was united in Holy Matrimony. Unto this union two precious children, Josiah and Nakita Whitman were born.

On October 20, 2016 Edward was ordained as Pastor Edward Timon Whitman under the leadership of Apostle Gerald Flint. For the past 15 years, Edward has been serving in this office at the Image of Christ Ministries in Huntsville, Alabama.

Pastor Edward Timon Whitman leaves behind to cherish, his loving wife, Candice D. Whitman; one son, Josiah Whitman; one beloved daughter, Nakita Whitman; mother, Linda L. Grandberry (Donald) St. Louis, MO; father, Eddie Whitman St. Louis, MO; one sister, Renita Webster (Demond) St. Louis, MO; three brothers, Craige Pullum St. Louis, MO, Sterling Turner St. Louis, MO, and Chris Turner (Tekyah) Atlanta, GA; two Aunts, Gladys Peebles (Marvin) St. Louis, MO and Mary Carter (Will) St. Louis, MO; one uncle, Gary Brown St. Louis, MO; special cousin, Corey Cozart (April) St. Louis, MO; special brother and best friend, Kevin Stewart St. Louis, MO; lifetime friends and brothers "THE KINGDOM CREW" Alabama A&M; and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, friends, relatives and loved ones.

Funeral service for Mr. Edward T. Whitman will be Sunday, September 6, 2020 at 2:00 p.m. in the Nelms Memorial Funeral Home Chapel.