James Elijah Whittle

James Elijah Whittle, age 71 of Elizabethtown, KY, passed away on Saturday, January 24, 2015 in Louisville, KY.  The Edmonson County native was born on February 11, 1943 to the late Charles Edward and Lillian Maude Skaggs Whittle. He was married to his devoted wife of 51 years, Margaret Ann “Judy” Whittle, who survives.  

He was a self-employed truck driver and a retired, relief operator for General Electric.  He was also a member of Pleasant Union United Baptist Church in Grayson County. 

In addition to his wife, Margaret Ann “Judy”, he is survived by four daughters, Cindy Fondron (Michael) of West Chester, OH, Pam Carter (John) of Leitchfield, KY, Laura Cassidy (Todd) of Brownsville, KY and Angie Whittle of Elizabethtown, KY; four brothers, Joe Whittle (Mary) of Louisville, KY, Noah Whittle (Ann) of Louisville, KY, John Whittle (Sue Ellen) of Bowling Green, KY and Bob Whittle (Paula) of Louisville, KY; three sisters, Charlene Fields (Bob) of Raliegh, NC, Betty Bilyeu of Portland, OR, Ann Whittle of Ponte Vedra, FL; one sister-in-law, Susie Whittle of Oak Ridge, TN; twelve grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. 

Burial will be in Brownsville Cemetery. 

Online condolences can be made at www.pattonfuneralhome.com.

  Visitation: 
• Friday, January 30, 2015 from 11:00 AM to 8:00 PM CST
  Patton Funeral Home Brownsville Chapel
• Saturday, January 31, 2015 from 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM CST
  Patton Funeral Home Brownsville Chapel  Service:
• Saturday, January 31, 2015 at 12:00 PM CST
  Patton Funeral Home Brownsville Chapel

Update: A member of the Whittle family asked us to add this special message:
"The funeral will begin at 12 at the funeral home. James loved his old Hot Rods and we plan on paying tribute to him by lining the streets in Brownsville with them, with the Hot Rods leading the way to Brownsville cemetery. Regardless if you knew James or not, if you would like to bring your car and participate please do."