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“We extend our heartfelt sympathy to you during this time. My Dad graduated High School with Mr. Whitworth in 1946. I also grew up across the street...Read More »
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1 of 14 | Posted by: The Mitchell's - Douglasville, GA
“We are so sorry for your loss. Mr Whitworth was a wonderful man and model. We will miss him dearly.
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2 of 14 | Posted by: Doug and Jeanine Hayes - Liberty, SC
“May God bless and comfort you at this time of loss.
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3 of 14 | Posted by: Robert and Shirley Mason - SC
“So sorry to read of Jim's death. He was such a great guy. My daddy, Ralph Trotter, really thought alot of him as a Sunday School teacher, merchant...Read More »
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4 of 14 | Posted by: Sara Trotter - Pickens, SC
“Dearest Ann and Family...Harold and I were sadden to hear of Jim's passing. Keep those precious memories close to your heart and rejoice to know...Read More »
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5 of 14 | Posted by: Harold and Shirley Stone - FL
“I am so sorry about the passing of Mr. Whitworth. You are in my thoughts and prayers during this difficult time.
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6 of 14 | Posted by: Lynn Townes - Pickens, SC
“We are so sorry for yall's loss! Jim was very much loved, and he will be dearly missed. He was such a blessing to our church, as well as to our...Read More »
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7 of 14 | Posted by: Brett, Marty & Debbie Harris - SC
“My heart, thoughts and prayers are with you all. Jim (Jimmy) Cassell
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8 of 14 | Posted by: Jim Cassell - Pickens, SC
“Victor - Please accept our heartfelt sympathy on the passing of your dear father. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
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9 of 14 | Posted by: Jim and Debbie Navarro - Easley, SC
“Ann,we have all of you in our thoughts and prayers at this difficult time. May you feel God's presence in a great and mighty way as you walk through...Read More »
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10 of 14 | Posted by: Walter & Joyce Whitaker - Euless, TX
“Ann, you and your family are in my prayers. I'll miss Jim, but know he's with our Lord.
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11 of 14 | Posted by: Don Davidson - Pickens, SC
“Ann, I will be thinking of you and your family.
Praying for you.
Love, Betty Jean
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12 of 14 | Posted by: Betty Jean Chapman - Morrow, GA
“Victor,
I am so sorry for your loss. You and your family will be in my prayers. May God provide you with the comfort that only He can at this...Read More »
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13 of 14 | Posted by: Tara L. Allen - Clemson, SC
“May our precious Lord watch over all the family and hold sweet Anne especially tight. We are all thinking of you and praying that all the wonderful...Read More »
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14 of 14 | Posted by: Alice, Johnny, Mitsy & Galen Peterson - GA
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James (Jim) Whitworth
Pickens, SC
James Cleveland (Jim) Whitworth, 82, of 1822 Belle Shoals Road, passed away Thursday, September 1, 2011.
Born in Atlanta GA, he was the son of the late Glover and Edna Camp Whitworth.
Mr. Whitworth was a graduate of the University of Georgia, School of Pharmacy. He was the co-owner of The Pickens Drug Company and The Medical Center Pharmacy in Pickens. He was a member of Pickens First Baptist Church where he was a former Chairman of the Deacons, Sunday School Teacher, and Choir Member and was also a mason and member of the Lions Club.
Surviving is his wife of 59 years, Ann Willis Whitworth of the home; two sons, Jeff Whitworth and his wife, Nancy, of Greenville, and Victor Whitworth and his wife, Sharon, of Pickens; three grandchildren, Erin Chilton and her husband, Jon, of Columbia, Luke Whitworth and Gil Whitworth both of Pickens; and two great grandchildren, Reynolds and Mary Willis Chilton; and four brothers, Dr. Clyde Whitworth of Athens, GA, Johnny Whitworth of Conyers, GA, Don Whitworth of Liberty, and Lamar Whitworth of Macon, GA.
A service to celebrate Mr. Whitworth's life will be held on Sunday, September 4, 2011 at 3:00 PM at Pickens First Baptist Church with burial to follow in Hillcrest Memorial Park.
The family will receive friends prior to the service on Sunday from 1:30 until 3:00 PM in the church sanctuary.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Pickens First Baptist Church, 406 E. Main Street, Pickens, SC 29671 or Hospice of the Upstate, 1835 Rogers Rd., Anderson, SC 29621.
The family will be at the home.
DILLARD FUNERAL HOME
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