Obituary — Jimmy G. "Jim" Whatley

JIMMY G. "JIM" WHATLEY

April 4, 1950-Sept. 2, 2025

A graveside service for Jimmy G. "Jim" Whatley, 75, of Laurel, will be 
at 10 a.m. on Friday, Sept. 5, 2025 from Evergreen Cemetery in Shubuta, 
with Rev. Robby Johnson officiating. Visitation will be from 5-8 p.m. on 
Thursday, Sept. 4, 2025 from the Parlor of Freeman Funeral Home.

Born in Waynesboro on Tuesday, April 4, 1950 to the late George A. and 
June Reynolds Whatley, he was a founding member of Pineview Baptist 
Church. He retired as Owner of Ranger Wireline Service.

He died on Tuesday, Sept. 2, 2025 at his residence.

He is survived by his daughter, Maria Whatley Tidwell of Laurel; his 
son, James Clint Whatley of Laurel; his brother and sister-in-law, Bill 
and Connie Whatley of Buckatunna; four grandchildren and their 
respective spouses, Brennan Whatley, Mollie and Garrett Moore, Jackson 
Whatley and Maggie Sue and Brice Jones; four great-grandchildren and the 
mother of his children, Sue Miller.

He was preceded in death by his parents, George A. and June Reynolds 
Whatley; his daughter-in-law, Heather Ford Whatley; and his brother, 
Jack Milton Whatley.

Pallbearers will be Brennan Whatley, Garrett Moore, Jackson Whatley, 
Brice Jones, Austin Brown and Chaise Whatley.

An online guestbook can be signed at www.freemanfh.com.

Freeman Funeral Home of Waynesboro is in charge of arrangements.