Jimmy Dewayne Whipple

Jimmy Dewayne Whipple obituary, Mount Vernon, IL

Jimmy Dewayne Whipple

Jimmy Whipple Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Hughey Funeral Home on Jan. 17, 2026.
Jimmy Dewayne Whipple, 59, of Mount Vernon, Illinois, passed away at 2:00 am January 17, 2026 at Axiom Gardens in Mount Vernon. He was born August 22, 1966 in Rison, Arkansas to the late Robert L. Whipple and Esther (Edwards) Thompson. Jimmy married Tammy Whipple and she preceded him in death.

Jimmy is survived by his son, Anthony Whipple; and siblings, Robert Whipple, Jeffery Whipple, Lore Byrne, and Amy Allen.

Per his wishes, Jimmy will be cremated and no services will be held at this time.

Call Hughey Funeral Home at 618-242-3348 or visit hugheyfh.com for further information.

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1314 Main Street P.O. Box 721, Mount Vernon, IL 62864

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