James Levon Willhoit

1965 - 2024

James Levon Willhoit obituary, 1965-2024, Chattanooga, TN

James Levon Willhoit

1965 - 2024

BORN

1965

DIED

2024

James Willhoit Obituary

Visit the Companion Funeral & Cremation Service - Chattanooga website to view the full obituary.

James Levon Willhoit, 58, of Ringgold, GA, passed away May 9, 2024, at Parkridge Medical Center in Chattanooga, TN. He was born May 18, 1965, in Fort Oglethorpe, GA, and of the Christian/Baptist faith. James loves his cats, motorcycles, guns, and kayaking.

Left to cherish his memories, parents, James E. Willhoit and Linda J. Willhoit, sons, Jody T. Steinmann, Stephen L. Willhoit, and Alex Willhoit; daughter, Tashia Willhoit; siblings, Theresa Willhoit Hillis and Brian Willhoit; grandson, Donavin Willhoit.

The family will receive friends from 10:00 AM-1:00 PM, Monday May 13, 2024, at Companion Funeral Home-Chattanooga Chapel, followed by the service with Pastor Jimmy Jones Officiating. The burial will be held at Lakewood Memory Gardens South, Rossville, GA, following the service.

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

Companion Funeral & Cremation Service - Chattanooga

6018 John Douglass Drive, Chattanooga, TN 37421

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