Roper Funeral Home and Crematory 206 Holly St Jasper, GA 30143 (706) 253-7500 (706) 253-0040 www.roperfuneralhome.com James "Jimmy" Dewey Whitaker, age 65 of Jasper, Georgia passed away Sunday, September 5, 2021 at his home. He was born November 6, 1955 to Jack and Shirley Whitaker in Jasper. Jimmy was preceded in death by his daddy, Jack Whitaker. Jimmy is survived by mother, Shirley Whitaker of Jasper; sisters, Sherry Headrick of Jasper, Liz Patrick of Jasper; sister and brother-in-law, Jackie and Richard Gaddis of Jasper; brother, David Whitaker of Jasper; nephews and nieces, Lori Headrick, Ashley Davis, Marty Gaddis, Stacey Thacker, Joshua Whitaker, Sam Whitaker, Emily Whitaker, John Phares, Adam Phares; nine great-nephews and great-nieces; lifelong friend, Joe Wigington; and special friend, Janice Gardner. Services will be held 3:30 p.m., Wednesday, September 8, 2021 at the Chapel of Roper Funeral Home with Reverend Corey Rich and Reverend Nathan Smith officiating. Interment will follow in the Philadelphia Baptist Church Cemetery. The family will be receiving friends at Roper Funeral Home, Wednesday, September 8, 2021 from 12:00 p.m. until 3:00 p.m. Arrangements are entrusted to the Staff of Roper Funeral Home and Crematory.