Army Specialist Marc C. Whisenant 23 of Daytona Beach tragically was killed in a training exercise in Kuwait on Friday September 24th 2010.A Celebration of life will be held on Saturday October 2nd First Baptist Church beginning at 1pm 118 N Palmetto Ave Daytona Beach FL. Full military honors will be rendered at Daytona Memorial Park Cemetery following the service.

Marc graduated from Spruce Creek High School in 2005 and was a past member of the ROTC program. After graduation Marc pursued his lifelong dream of joining the military and served his country proudly. He also enjoyed being involved in the Boy Scouts and was a dedicated leader.

Most of all Marc loved surrounding himself with his family and friends. He found a friend in all had a heart of gold and a zest for life that seemed to make everyone around him smile. His life was brief but the legacy he leaves behind will never be forgotten. Although we are all feeling such grief and disbelief that he is gone from us we must keep his memory alive in our hearts.

Left to cherish his memory are his eternally proud parents Jerry Whisenant and Elizabeth Cook beloved sisters Michelle Lyttle and Monica Whisenant; loving niece Alexis Lyttle brother in law Jason Lyttle many extended family members friends and a niece that is yet to be welcomed to this world.

He is preceded in death by his paternal and maternal grandparents.

In lieu of flowers memorial donations can be made in Marc's honor to the Boy Scouts at www.scouting.org or to the Girl Scouts at www.girlscouts.org.Condolences are welcome and may be shared with the family at www.lohmanfuneralhomes.com