James Wesley Whitaker
February 25, 1942 - September 17, 2021
Eupora, Mississippi
James Wesley Whitaker, aged 79, passed away on September 17, 2021 at his home in Eupora, Mississippi surrounded by his family. He was the son of the late Levi and Annie Hillhouse Whitaker.
He attended Eupora School and worked at Futorian Manufacturing Company. He enjoyed gardening and playing with Autumn, his grandchild. He would spend time with loved ones making shapes out of clouds. He laughingly would tell his family, "I'll be dancing and singing on the clouds." When asked, "How do you feel today?", he would reply, "Feeling with my fingers!" He was a member of Maben Church God of Prophecy. His favorite hymns were "Heavens Jubilee" and "I'll Fly Away".
Special thanks are extended to his caregiver, Keisha Michelle Warren, The Grimsley Family, Melody Bensend, Legacy Hospice, Alee Burton, and his church family.
James is survived by two sons, Brian Whitaker of Caledonia, Mississippi and Jason (Kristy) Whitaker of Eupora, Mississippi; two brothers, R. B. (Jennie) Whitaker of Florence, Mississippi and Buster Whitaker of Eupora, Mississippi; and three grandchildren, Daphne Whitaker, Autumn Bennett and Bryden Whitaker; and two sisters-in-law, Marilyn Whitaker of Sturgis, Mississippi and Estel Whitaker of Columbus, Mississippi.
James is preceded in death by his parents, Levi and Annie Hillhouse Whitaker; three brothers, Lemon Whitaker, J. D. Whitaker, and Larry Whitaker; a sister-in-law, Linda Whitaker; and one grandchild, Taylor Whitaker.
Services for James Wesley Whitaker will be Sunday, September 19, 2021 at 2:00 p.m. at Wise Reed Funeral Home Chapel. Visitation will be prior to the funeral from 1:00 – 2:00 p.m. Burial will follow at Mt. Moriah Cemetery. Officiating the services will be Reverend Louise Grimsley.
Pallbearers are Chuck Grimsley, John Grimsley, Chris Whitaker, Christopher Holland, and James Bensend. Wise Reed Funeral Home is in charge of all arrangements.
February 25, 1942 - September 17, 2021
Eupora, Mississippi
James Wesley Whitaker, aged 79, passed away on September 17, 2021 at his home in Eupora, Mississippi surrounded by his family. He was the son of the late Levi and Annie Hillhouse Whitaker.
He attended Eupora School and worked at Futorian Manufacturing Company. He enjoyed gardening and playing with Autumn, his grandchild. He would spend time with loved ones making shapes out of clouds. He laughingly would tell his family, "I'll be dancing and singing on the clouds." When asked, "How do you feel today?", he would reply, "Feeling with my fingers!" He was a member of Maben Church God of Prophecy. His favorite hymns were "Heavens Jubilee" and "I'll Fly Away".
Special thanks are extended to his caregiver, Keisha Michelle Warren, The Grimsley Family, Melody Bensend, Legacy Hospice, Alee Burton, and his church family.
James is survived by two sons, Brian Whitaker of Caledonia, Mississippi and Jason (Kristy) Whitaker of Eupora, Mississippi; two brothers, R. B. (Jennie) Whitaker of Florence, Mississippi and Buster Whitaker of Eupora, Mississippi; and three grandchildren, Daphne Whitaker, Autumn Bennett and Bryden Whitaker; and two sisters-in-law, Marilyn Whitaker of Sturgis, Mississippi and Estel Whitaker of Columbus, Mississippi.
James is preceded in death by his parents, Levi and Annie Hillhouse Whitaker; three brothers, Lemon Whitaker, J. D. Whitaker, and Larry Whitaker; a sister-in-law, Linda Whitaker; and one grandchild, Taylor Whitaker.
Services for James Wesley Whitaker will be Sunday, September 19, 2021 at 2:00 p.m. at Wise Reed Funeral Home Chapel. Visitation will be prior to the funeral from 1:00 – 2:00 p.m. Burial will follow at Mt. Moriah Cemetery. Officiating the services will be Reverend Louise Grimsley.
Pallbearers are Chuck Grimsley, John Grimsley, Chris Whitaker, Christopher Holland, and James Bensend. Wise Reed Funeral Home is in charge of all arrangements.
James Wesley Whitaker
February 25, 1942 - September 17, 2021
Eupora, Mississippi
James Wesley Whitaker, aged 79, passed away on September 17, 2021 at his home in Eupora, Mississippi surrounded by his family. He was the son of the late Levi and Annie Hillhouse Whitaker.
He attended Eupora School and worked at Futorian Manufacturing Company. He enjoyed gardening and playing with Autumn, his grandchild. He would spend time with loved ones making shapes out of clouds. He laughingly would tell his family, "I'll be dancing and singing on the clouds." When asked, "How do you feel today?", he would reply, "Feeling with my fingers!" He was a member of Maben Church God of Prophecy. His favorite hymns were "Heavens Jubilee" and "I'll Fly Away".
Special thanks are extended to his caregiver, Keisha Michelle Warren, The Grimsley Family, Melody Bensend, Legacy Hospice, Alee Burton, and his church family.
James is survived by two sons, Brian Whitaker of Caledonia, Mississippi and Jason (Kristy) Whitaker of Eupora, Mississippi; two brothers, R. B. (Jennie) Whitaker of Florence, Mississippi and Buster Whitaker of Eupora, Mississippi; and three grandchildren, Daphne Whitaker, Autumn Bennett and Bryden Whitaker; and two sisters-in-law, Marilyn Whitaker of Sturgis, Mississippi and Estel Whitaker of Columbus, Mississippi.
James is preceded in death by his parents, Levi and Annie Hillhouse Whitaker; three brothers, Lemon Whitaker, J. D. Whitaker, and Larry Whitaker; a sister-in-law, Linda Whitaker; and one grandchild, Taylor Whitaker.
Services for James Wesley Whitaker will be Sunday, September 19, 2021 at 2:00 p.m. at Wise Reed Funeral Home Chapel. Visitation will be prior to the funeral from 1:00 – 2:00 p.m. Burial will follow at Mt. Moriah Cemetery. Officiating the services will be Reverend Louise Grimsley.
Pallbearers are Chuck Grimsley, John Grimsley, Chris Whitaker, Christopher Holland, and James Bensend. Wise Reed Funeral Home is in charge of all arrangements.
February 25, 1942 - September 17, 2021
Eupora, Mississippi
James Wesley Whitaker, aged 79, passed away on September 17, 2021 at his home in Eupora, Mississippi surrounded by his family. He was the son of the late Levi and Annie Hillhouse Whitaker.
He attended Eupora School and worked at Futorian Manufacturing Company. He enjoyed gardening and playing with Autumn, his grandchild. He would spend time with loved ones making shapes out of clouds. He laughingly would tell his family, "I'll be dancing and singing on the clouds." When asked, "How do you feel today?", he would reply, "Feeling with my fingers!" He was a member of Maben Church God of Prophecy. His favorite hymns were "Heavens Jubilee" and "I'll Fly Away".
Special thanks are extended to his caregiver, Keisha Michelle Warren, The Grimsley Family, Melody Bensend, Legacy Hospice, Alee Burton, and his church family.
James is survived by two sons, Brian Whitaker of Caledonia, Mississippi and Jason (Kristy) Whitaker of Eupora, Mississippi; two brothers, R. B. (Jennie) Whitaker of Florence, Mississippi and Buster Whitaker of Eupora, Mississippi; and three grandchildren, Daphne Whitaker, Autumn Bennett and Bryden Whitaker; and two sisters-in-law, Marilyn Whitaker of Sturgis, Mississippi and Estel Whitaker of Columbus, Mississippi.
James is preceded in death by his parents, Levi and Annie Hillhouse Whitaker; three brothers, Lemon Whitaker, J. D. Whitaker, and Larry Whitaker; a sister-in-law, Linda Whitaker; and one grandchild, Taylor Whitaker.
Services for James Wesley Whitaker will be Sunday, September 19, 2021 at 2:00 p.m. at Wise Reed Funeral Home Chapel. Visitation will be prior to the funeral from 1:00 – 2:00 p.m. Burial will follow at Mt. Moriah Cemetery. Officiating the services will be Reverend Louise Grimsley.
Pallbearers are Chuck Grimsley, John Grimsley, Chris Whitaker, Christopher Holland, and James Bensend. Wise Reed Funeral Home is in charge of all arrangements.
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