James Franklin Whisnant Obituary
The world bids farewell to James Franklin Whisnant in Athens, Georgia, born in Jefferson, Georgia, departing on September 29, 2024 at the age of 90. James Franklin leaves behind memories cherished by the community. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of James Franklin Whisnant to show support.
He was predeceased by: his parents, Emanuel David Whisnant and Emmiline Smith Whisnant; his wife Dovie Mae Chrisly Whisnant; his children, Larry Whisnant, Steve Whisnant, Mike Whisnant, Joann Whisnant and Lisa Whisnant; and his sisters, Louise Sargent, Susie Grindle, Peggy Looney and Jeannie Whisnant.
He is survived by: his children, Jamie Lyn Brown (Jonathan) and Wayne Billings; and his siblings, Claudia Wallace, Wanda Hart, Eunice Whisnant, Mary Lou Norris, Alice McDaniel, Ken Whisnant, Teddy Whisnant, Homer Whisnant, U. V. Whisnant, Buster Whisnant, Daniel Whisnant, Marvin Whisnant, Harold Whisnant, Ray Whisnant and Nathaniel Whisnant. He is also survived by 16 grandchildren, 33 great-grandchildren, and 9 great-great-grandchildren.
Visitation was held on Tuesday, October 1st 2024 from 4:00 PM to 7:00 PM at the Ivie Funeral Home (1053 S Elm St, Commerce, GA 30529). A funeral service was held on Wednesday, October 2nd 2024 at 11:00 AM at the same location. A burial was held on Wednesday, October 2nd 2024 at the Oconee Baptist Church Cemetery (4554 GA-82, Commerce, GA 30529).
