Jimmy Whitaker

Jimmy Lee Whitaker Sr. 64, of Kitts, Ky passed away Thursday, October 1, 2020 at his residence. He was born November 15, 1955 in Harlan, Ky. Jimmy was a retired coal miner.

He is preceded in death by his parents, John and Alta Hatmaker Whitaker, his brothers, Roy Burnette and Gene Burnette.

He is survived by his children, Nannie Michelle Cherry, and husband Gary of Loudon, TN, Jimmy Whitaker, and wife Lisa of Bledsoe, Jason Whitaker, and wife Christy of Coxton, Stacey Madon, and husband Jerma of Catrons Creek, Johnathan Powers, and wife Alisha of Nicholasville, KY and Anna Blanken, and husband Zack of Bean Station, TN. Ten grandchildren, two great-grandchildren and a host of relatives and friends also survive.

The family will receive friends on Sunday, October 4, 2020 from 1-30PM to 3-PM in the chapel of the Henson and Rich Funeral Home.

In accordance with phase 2 of the COVIS-19 event dated JUNE 20, 2020 by the Kentucky Governor, capacity restrictions and social distancing guidelines will be followed during all services including the wearing of face coverings for the safety of our families and guests.

On behalf of the staff of the Henson & Rich Funeral Home we would like to offer our heartfelt sympathy to the Whitaker family during your time of bereavement.

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