Jaxton "Jax" William Evan Whited

Jaxton “Jax” William Evan Whited, 17, of Chattanooga TN, left this earth on August 24, 2021 and joined Jesus for the greatest eternal adventure. He was born December 27, 2003 in Chattanooga. He attended church at Calvary Chapel Chattanooga and was a senior at East Hamilton High School.

Jax was full of energy and ideas. He loved making others laugh with his quick wit or smile with his amazing flips. He was fearless and always up for the next adventure. He loved weight lifting, riding dirtbikes, fast cars, cliff jumping, & diving. He was an incredibly talented flipper & natural snowboarder. Cracker Barrel, football and hunting were some of his favorite things he shared with his dad. As the oldest of 5, he cared for his siblings deeply and taught them to be brave and how to have fun. He was a responsible young man working with his Pop & at other jobs to earn money and reach his goals. He aspired to be a welder, like his dad, so that he could travel the world. He often served the community with his mom in many capacities--including through The MOMentum Network, a ministry inspired by his life. He loved the Lord and wanted his friends and family to know Jesus. He was looking forward to getting a tattoo in 4 months with Isaiah 41:10 inscribed: So do not fear, for I am with you; do not be dismayed, for I am your God. I will strengthen you and help you; I will uphold you with my righteous right hand.

Jax is survived by his mother Cara Ables Hicks & stepfather Montague Hicks of Chattanooga; his father Darrell Whited, of Bryant, Al; his siblings Eden, Baron, Rowan and Titus Hicks, all at home. He also leaves his maternal grandmother, Kym Ott; and his paternal grandparents, Connie and Manual Whited; cousin Caithan and uncle Durand Whited; his aunt Cayleigh (Michael) Alston & cousins BellaKate, Londyn, Emmalyn, Aubrey, Coleman & Nori; his uncle Corey (Lucritia) Ables, cousins Adilyn, Charlotte & Eliana, grandmother, Mary Ruth Hicks, aunt Kathleen (Ted) Draper & cousins Maggie, Luc, Molly & Zeke; Aunt Amanda (Brandon) Paris & cousins Clarity, Cambria, and Layla; Aunt Becky (Jeremy) Lucarelli & cousins Bella, Joey, & Sophia; as well as his best friend, Kiyleigh Davenport and dear dog Daisy Sue, as well as many other family members and friends.

A celebration of life will be held on Saturday August 28, 2021 at 1:00 pm with Minister Nathan Cravatt officating with visitation held prior from 11:00 am-1:00 pm at Calvary Chapel Chattanooga, located at 3415 S. Broad St, Chattanooga TN. Interment will follow at Whited Family Cemetery in Bryant, Alabama.

In lieu of flowers, the family asks that you consider donations to the Jaxton Whited Memorial Fund held at The Generosity Trust (bit.ly/JaxtonWhited) or The MOMentum Network (MomentumNetwork.org/give). Envelopes will be available at the funeral home and can also be mailed to The Generosity Trust, attn: Jaxton Whited Memorial Fund, 345 Frazier Ave., Unit 205, Chattanooga, TN 37405.

Please share you memories of Jax with the family at www.chattanoogaeastbrainerdchapel.com

Arrangements are being handled by the East Brainerd Chapel of Chattanooga Funeral Home, Crematory and Florist, 8214 E. Brainerd Rd., Chattanooga, TN 37421.