Jim Whitlow
was born in Hardin County, Tennessee on August 25, 1939 the son of the late Raymond Elgin and Margaret Jerrolds Whitlow.
On January 22, 1960 he was united in marriage to Ruth Robertson of Savannah, Tennessee, who survives.
Mr. Whitlow a lifelong Hardin Countian worked as a Construction Superintendent for Ashland Paving and Concrete. He enjoyed farming, raising cattle, gardening, fishing, and working outdoors. He was a member of the Pickwick Bass Masters, the Double Springs Baptist Church where he served as a Deacon and a Sunday School Teacher.
Mr. Whitlow departed this life on Monday, November 14, 2011 at the age of 72 years, 2 months, 20 days.
He is survived by his wife, Ruth Whitlow of Savannah, Tennessee; a daughter, Karen Whitlow Talley and husband Fred of Savannah, Tennessee; a son, Jimmy Keith Whitlow and wife Betsy of Savannah, Tennessee; 4 grandchildren, Shannon Talley, April Grace Whitlow, Clagett Talley, and Michele Talley Rowell; 3 great grandchildren, Benjamin Rowell, Sarah Rowell, and Tray Talley; 3 sisters, Helen Meredith of Pickwick, Tennessee, Sue Williams and Janey Adams both of Savannah, Tennessee. Mr. Whitlow was also survived by his beloved nieces and nephews.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his brother, Eddie K. Whitlow.