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James Christopher Whittaker
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Monday, July 7, 20254:00 P.M. - 6:00 P.M.Held atNelson & Sons Memorial Chapel824 Lipscomb StreetShelbyville, TennesseeJames Christopher Whittaker was born on March 7, 1977 and left this earthly life on Tuesday, July 1, 2025.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Jimmy Whittaker and Lou Faye Perry; grandmothers, Omega Brown and Katherine Robertson Allen; and grandfather, Willis Allen.
James leaves behind to cherish his memories, his loving wife, Jennifer Oxford; three children, Nicholas Tyree March-Banks, Zacorri Chrishawn March-Banks and James Christopher Whittaker, Jr.; two sisters, Rachael (Daniel) Chunn and Veronica Cleveland; niece, DeRaya and nephew, Rae Shawn; four grandchildren; along with a host of other relatives and friends.
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824 Lipscomb St, Shelbyville, TN 37160
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