James R. Whittington, 87, of Laurel, Mississippi, went to be with his Lord and Savior, Wednesday, May 12 2021. He was born Tuesday, November 14, 1933 in Laurel, Mississippi.

Visitation will be held on Saturday, May 15, 2021 from 11:00 AM until 1:00 PM at Colonial Chapel Funeral Home in Laurel, Mississippi. Funeral Services will be held Saturday, May 15, 2021 at 1:00 PM at Colonial Chapel Funeral Home of Laurel and the Burial will follow in Sharon Cemetery. Bro. Billy Dowdy will officiate. Colonial Chapel Funeral Home of Laurel is in charge of arrangements. (601) 649-3342

He served his country in the United States Air Force for 21 years. He was an active member of Magnolia Baptist Church of Laurel.

He was preceded in death by his parents, W.H. Sr. and Cordell Whittington, siblings, Joyce Myers, W.H. Whittington Jr.

Survivors include his wife of 69 years, Iva Merle Rivers Whittington, son, James Ronald Whittington Jr, (Janice), daughter, Rhoda Thrash (Steve), son Drew L. Whittington (Stephanie), 7 grandchildren and 11 great-grandchildren.

Pallbearers will be Adam Thrash, Josh Thrash, Chris Whittington, Andrew Whittington, Jonathan Whittington, and Steve Thrash.

Honorary pallbearer will be Dr. B. R. Patel.

The family would like to thank all the nurses on the first floor of South Central Regional Medical Center especially Regina Anderson and the staff nurses and social workers of Comfort Care Nursing Center. Special thanks to Dr. B.R. Patel, his physician of 43 years.

Online guestbook may be signed at www.colonialchapellaurel.com