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Jimmy Whitt Obituary
JB was born Aug. 21, 1960, in Morehead, Ky., a son of the late Berlin and Thelma (Winkleman) Whitt.
He moved to Sturgis as a child and was a lifelong resident. On Aug.13, 1990, he married Donna Rose in Cassopolis.
He enjoyed hunting with his family, ripping a lip with his boy, or as we call it, "fishing," taking care of his farm with his wife and spending time with his grandchildren.
JB was a hardworking man with an infectious laugh and one-of-a-kind personality. He will truly be missed by all who knew him.
Surviving are his wife: Donna; a son, Joshua (Carrie) Rose; a daughter, Cassandra (Justin) Hepner; five grandchildren; brothers Larry (Beverly) Whitt of Kentucky, Steve (Deena) Whitt of Burr Oak, Emmanuel (Alissa) Stamper of Illinois and Joe (Sandy) Stamper of Sturgis; a sister, Teresa (Mark) Haley of Ohio; and several nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his parents; a sister, Retha Whitt Plesant; and two infant brothers.
The family will receive friends and relatives from 2-4 p.m. and 6-8 p.m. Thursday at the Rosenberg Chapel of Hackman Family Funeral Homes, 807 E. Chicago Road, Sturgis.
Services celebrating the life of Jimmy "JB" Whitt will be held at 1 p.m. Friday at the funeral home, with Pastor Jeff Farnham officiating.
Interment and graveside services will follow in Mottville Township Cemetery.
Memorial donations may be directed to the funeral home.
His obituary is also at www.hackmanfamilyfuneralhome.com, where personal messages of support may be left for the family.
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Carrie O'Connor
July 19, 2016
JB once told me that me and my kids were the best thing that ever happened to Josh, I must say that having JB be a part of or lives was one of the best things that ever happened to us. His boisterous laugh and emphasis at the end of every story will be missed more than he could ever know. Truly the best father anyone could ever ask for. All my love.
Chris Maher
July 14, 2016
Carrie so sorry for your loss. I will keep you and your family in my prayers.
Lori Kime
July 13, 2016
So sorry for your loss Josh and Carrie. We are keeping you in our prayers during this difficult time. The Kime's (Doug, Lori and Jeana).
Deb Whitt
July 13, 2016
We are friends with Karen Bowen and were so saddened to hear about J.B. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all. May God bless you and comfort your hearts. My husband Anthony Whitt, is from Salyersville (Bal and Josie Whitt were his parents. I am interested in knowing if we could be kin at all.
Rmentie Carpenter
July 13, 2016
He surely will be missed...He was a great man.
Laurie Young
July 13, 2016
Truly sorry for your loss. Prayers are being lifted up for your family and friends. May God bless you dry your time of need.
Patty & Eugene Winkleman
July 13, 2016
We pray for God's hand of comfort be around all of you in the days ahead. Love & Prayers
Loga Whitt
July 12, 2016
I remember when we use to always sit and joke when he came to visit the family in Kentucky he will always be in my heart
Cassandra Hepner
July 12, 2016
I love you daddy
Ava Hitch
July 12, 2016
Rip JB Will always miss u !
Hackman Family Funeral Homes
July 12, 2016
The Hackman Family and the entire staff extend to you our most heartfelt sympathy.
Rosina Healey
July 12, 2016
RIP JB
Sending thoughts and prayers to all of JB's family, I'm so sorry for your loss !
JB was such a good guy and will be missed, fly high JB !
Sandy Stamper
July 12, 2016
I am so sorry for your loss. I am honored and blessed to have been embraced by JB and his family with open arms. His presence is definitely missed but his spirit is in all of us and will live on. I love all and I am here for you always.
Debbie Mero
July 12, 2016
I am so very so for the loss of your beloved JB. May he rest in peace and may God bless you all and carry you through this. With my sincerest condolences and heartfelt love, I am so very sorry. Debbie, Sandy's sister
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