James Ronald “Jamie” Whitworth, 45 of McMinnville, TN, was born March 31, 1979 and passed away unexpectedly on Friday, July 12, 2024 at the age of 45. He was preceded in death by his parents Lee and Odie Whitworth, a sister Carolyn Mayfield, and a brother Hubert Lynn Whitworth.
Jamie is survived by one brother, Kenneth Whitworth of Priceville, AL; two sisters, Linda (Ronny) Huff of McMinnville and Helen (Hoyte-deceased) Hale of Smithville; special niece Tina (Jeff-deceased) Lassiter of McMinnville; brother-in-law Waymon A. Mayfield of McMinnville, and special friend and retired caretaker Sally Barker of McMinnville. Jamie is also survived by several nieces, nephews, and great-nieces and nephews.
Jamie enjoyed participating in activities at the local Enrichment Center, as well as events at the Horsin’ Around Equestrian Center. As a member of the Rolling Acres Brethren in Christ Church, Jamie attended services regularly and loved singing. He enjoyed bowling and going anywhere to eat. He loved being around people, and never forgot anyone he ever met, and was loved and admired by everyone who knew him.
Funeral service is scheduled for 11:00 A.M. Saturday, July 20, 2024 in the McMinnville Funeral Home Chapel. Jeff McKennon and Dathan Hale will officiate. Interment will follow at Shellsford Cemetery. The family of Jamie Whitworth will receive friends on Friday from 4:00 P.M. until 8:00 P.M. and again on Saturday from 9:00 A.M. until the time of service at 11:00 A.M.
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to: McMinnville Special Games, P.O. Box 7357, McMinnville, TN 37110.
