Elijah “Eli” Capree Whitson

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Elijah “Eli” Capree Whitson, 20, Marion, died in his residence at 1:14 a.m. on Friday, June 3, 2016. He was born in Marion, Indiana, to Aimee Barnum and Riley Whitson, and they both survive.

Elijah was a 2014 graduate of Marion High School. He enjoyed spending time with his friends and loved listening to music. Elijah had a great sense of humor and was well-known for making people laugh.

Survivors include his mother, Aimee Barnum, Marion; father, Riley Whitson, Minnesota; sister, Tyla Whitson, Marion; 5 half-sisters; uncles, Jason (Jennifer) Barnum, Amboy, and Bradley Barnum, Sweetser; maternal grandmother, Glenna (Harmon) Barnum; and several cousins and numerous friends.

Family and friends may call from 4-8 p.m. on Tuesday, June 7, 2016, at Needham-Storey-Wampner Funeral Service, North Chapel, 1341 N. Baldwin Ave., Marion, IN.

Services for Elijah will be at 6 p.m. on Wednesday, June 8, 2016, at the funeral home.

In memory of and as a tribute to Elijah, the family would like friends to wear a bandana.

Online condolences may be made at www.nswcares.com.

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