Steven Kyle Whitlow

Mr. Steven 'Kyle' Whitlow, 35, of Colbert, passed away suddenly on Wednesday, March 12, 2025, at his residence.

Kyle was born in Elberton on September 14, 1989, the middle of three children born to Steven Kermit Whitlow and Natalie Lynn Maxwell Whitlow. He was christened at a young age at St. Alban’s Episcopal Church and attended Rehoboth Baptist Church.

A jack-of-all-trades, Kyle was currently operating his own saw mill company. He could fix almost anything, and never missed an opportunity to help someone in need. Kyle loved being outside, especially when water was involved. He enjoyed riding dirt bikes, snow skiing, trout fishing, and hunting treasures with his metal detector. Kyle was a proud certified scuba diver. He was an excellent cook whose banana pudding was a favorite at any family function.

He leaves behind his fiancé and the love of his life, Lauren ‘Taylor’ Higginbotham, of the residence. Kyle was extremely excited to know that Taylor was carrying their first child and would make him a father in the fall of this year. He never missed an opportunity to spoil her, bringing her dinner in bed, and surprising her with things that would make her job easier.

Also surviving are his parents, Steve Whitlow of Colbert and Lynn (Dayton) Whitlow of Bowman; siblings: Bryan Whitlow of Elberton and Emily Whitlow of Bowman; nieces who adored their “Uncle Kyle”: Layla Whitlow and Lily Whitlow; grandmothers: Betty Jo Human Maxwell “MawMaw” of Bowman and Arlene Dove Whitlow “Nana” of Elberton; uncle, Bruce (Frances Ruth) Whitlow of Lakemont; aunt, Brook Whitlow of Elberton; and parents-in-law, Robert and Lisa Higginbotham of Elberton.

Kyle is preceded in death by his grandfathers: Wayne Maxwell “Papa” and Kenneth Whitlow “Pops”; and uncle, Gary Maxwell.

The family will receive friends on Wednesday, March 19, from 6:00-8:00p.m. at Berry Funeral Home.

Funeral services celebrating Kyle's life will be conducted on Thursday, March 20, at 2:00p.m. in the Memorial Chapel of Berry Funeral Home with Mr. David Maxwell officiating. Burial will be in Hillcrest Cemetery in Bowman during a private family ceremony.

Flowers are accepted and contributions may be made in his memory to the charity of one's choice.

Those wishing may sign the online guestbook at berryfh.com.

Berry Funeral Home & Crematory of Elberton is respectfully in charge of arrangements for Mr. Steven 'Kyle' Whitlow.