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Jimmy Whitworth Obituary
Born August 6, 1933 in Pennington Gap, Virginia, Jimmy Harold Whitworth, 88, of Cave Spring passed away August 2, 2022
According to his wishes, he will be cremated and there will be no formal funeral service. At a later date, the family will have a private memorial service.
Raised in a Christian home by loving parents, the late P. J. "Jack" and Elizabeth P. (Betty) Whitworth, he was also preceded in death by a brother, Dean Whitworth.
Mr. Whitworth is survived by his wife, Shirley, to whom he was married for 65 years. Other survivors include his daughter, Keri Shiver (Lee): his son, Eric Whitworth (Sonia); his grandchildren: Katie (David), Aimee, and Charlie (Chloe), and his great-grandson, Max; his brother, Gary Whitworth (Barbara), and Randy Meeks, a faithful friend and the father of his three grandchildren and a niece, Claire Helm.
"For me to live is Christ" meant to him service to others and he took great pride in seeing those he served become successful, especially his beloved Deaf students. Like them, he could hear with his heart and speak with his hands.
The final request he made was for those who might want to honor his memory, in lieu of flowers, be a blessing to others; perform an unexpected act of kindness for someone.
The family appreciates the love and the care provided by the Cave Spring Community, by the Pruitt Hospice staff, and by John House's Cave Spring Chapel Funeral Home.
To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
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Tim Connolly
August 23, 2022
I know Jim for 5 years at Baptist Church. He interpreted for me. Yes, I missed him. Sorry for passing away.
Randy & Meg Robertson
August 16, 2022
Jim was such an inspiration to us as we worked with the students at GSD. Blessings on his family as they say their goodbyes
Randy Cole
August 9, 2022
Sorry to hear of Jim's home going. He was a good friend, always giving an encouraging word to everyone.
Marsha Bryant
August 4, 2022
So sorry to hear about Jim's passing, he was a great man, prayers for you all!
Nellie mccain
August 4, 2022
About 53 years ago my children(only 3 at that time) were attending cave spring Baptist. Jim was teaching young adults. The only other one I remember was Dennis Pledger. We had our classes over in the RED LIGHT ROOM that was part of GSD,he was a wonderful teacher and you felt you had been to the places he talked about. We also would happen lots of time to be at the Library together,he loved to read. I will miss him.
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