Mr. James “Jimmy” Earl Whitwell, 82, of Lobelville, passed away Wednesday January 24, 2024 at Perry County Nursing Home. He was born in Linden to the late Earl James Whitwell and Sara Pauline Tucker Whitwell.

He was retired from Bates, LLC, but had also worked at Consolidated Aluminum until its closing.

Jimmy was a graduate of Linden High School Class of 1958. He enjoyed doing anything outside, especially mowing, in which he took great pride. He also enjoyed fishing, raising coon dogs, where he had a Grand Champion named Sadie, and storytelling. Most of all he enjoyed being with his family.

In addition to his parents he is also preceded in death by his wife Paulette Horner Whitwell, granddaughter Monica Graves, sisters Nona Tucker and Nina Thompson, and brothers Andy Whitwell and J.P. Shelton.

Survivors include his children Ricky (Michelle) Whitwell of Hohenwald, Tena (Leroy) Shawl, Robin (Randy) Hensley, Rhonda (Jeff) Graves, Todd (Tasha) Carey all of Linden and Tammy Horner of Dickson, grandchildren Ryan Hensley, Ashley Dobbs, Anna Shawl, Raven McCaig, Hailey Toff, Robbie Graves, Jessica Graves, Shyan Carey, Bryston Graves and Jaden Carey, 16 great-grandchildren, five great-great-grandchildren, a sister Edith (Dave) Condit of Memphis and a host of other loving family members and many friends.

Funeral service was held Tuesday, January 30, 2024 at Young Funeral Home, Linden. Interment followed at Dr. O.A. Kirk Memorial Cemetery in Linden.