James Odell Whittemore

Obituary-James Odell "Toolie" Whittemore

James Odell "Toolie" Whittemore, age 68, was born on December 28, 1957, in Graves County, Kentucky, to the late Rastus and Ollie B. (Hobbs) Whittemore. He peacefully departed this life on April 11, 2026, at Ray and Kay Eckstein Hospice Care Center in Paducah, Kentucky, and entered into eternal rest.

At an early age, James professed a hope in Christ and united with Hickory Cumberland Presbyterian Church in America, where he remained a faithful and devoted member until the church ceased operations.

James was a proud graduate of Symsonia High School as an outstanding basketball player. He dedicated his life to working as a skilled mechanic, a trade he carried with pride and commitment.

He was preceded in death by his parents; three sisters, Nobee Yarber, Mary Whittemore, and Saundra Yarber; five brothers, Arfestus, Freddie, Charles, Rastus Jr., and Melvin Whittemore.

He leaves to cherish his memory his son, Thomas Claybon Mack; two grandchildren, Milani Mack and Luka Thomas Mack; sister, Wanda Stubblefield; three brothers, Robert (Pattie) Whittemore, Jasper Whittemore, and Kenneth Whittemore; along with a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, and dear friends who will forever hold him in their hearts.