Born in Laurens County, he was a son of the late Troy and Helen Louise Bell Whitworth. He was a member of Chiquola Baptist Church and retired from Spring Industries. Jimmy formerly served his community as a proud member of the Honea Path Fire Department and Honea Path Rescue Squad.
Surviving in addition to his loving wife of the home are: his daughter, Suzanne Whitworth of Greenwood; his sister-in-law, Frances Whitworth of Lincolnton, GA; and his brother-in-law, Bobby (Martha) Walker of Donalds.
Mr. Whitworth is preceded in death by his parents and his brother, Raymond Whitworth.
Funeral services will be held at 11 A.M. Monday, February 17, 2020 at Chiquola Baptist Church with Rev. Ronnie Powell, Rev. Brad Haynes, and Rev. Darrell Rooks officiating. Burial will be private.
The family is at the home and will receive friends 2-4 P.M. Sunday, February 16, 2020 at Pruitt Funeral Home. In lieu of flowers, the family request memorials be made to Chiquola Baptist Church, 405 East Greer Street, Honea Path, SC 29654 or to the Humane Society of one’s choice. Messages of condolence may be made to the family at www.ParkerWhitePruitt.com
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