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Jimmie Charles “Jim” Whitt

Birth	:	31 Jul 1939 Lee County, Virginia, USA
Death	:	2 Aug 2011 Rose Hill, Lee County, Virginia, USA
Burial	:	Botners Grove Cemetery, Lee County, USA
Coordinate	:	36.6453018, -83.2825012
Description	:	Jimmie Charles Whitt (July 31, 1939 - August 12, 2011) Jim died at his home on Tuesday, August 2, 2011. Jim was preceded in death by parents Hollie Whitt and Hallie Rouse Whitt DeBusk and step-father Harve DeBusk; brothers Ernest Whitt, Keith Whitt and sisters Ora Watson and Joann Whitt (infant). Surviving Jim are, wife, Cindy Cooke Whitt, Rose Hill, VA; sisters Pearl Millionie, Eustis, FL; Louise Montgomery and Freda Whitt both of Rose Hill, VA; brother Bob Whitt, Colorado Springs, CO; step-brothers Colby DeBusk and wife, Corky, Gray, TN; and Smith DeBusk and wife, Polly, Harlan, KY. Special sisters-in-law... Read More	Jimmie Charles Whitt (July 31, 1939 - August 12, 2011) Jim died at his home on Tuesday, August 2, 2011. Jim was preceded in death by parents Hollie Whitt and Hallie Rouse Whitt DeBusk and step-father Harve DeBusk; brothers Ernest Whitt, Keith Whitt and sisters Ora Watson and Joann Whitt (infant). Surviving Jim are, wife, Cindy Cooke Whitt, Rose Hill, VA; sisters Pearl Millionie, Eustis, FL; Louise Montgomery and Freda Whitt both of Rose Hill, VA; brother Bob Whitt, Colorado Springs, CO; step-brothers Colby DeBusk and wife, Corky, Gray, TN; and Smith DeBusk and wife, Polly, Harlan, KY. Special sisters-in-law and family include: Charlotte Whitt, Dolly Whitt, Maude DeBusk and Janice DeBusk. Jim was loved by many nieces, nephews, family, friends and former students. Jim had two godchildren, Jessica Hounshell Wilson, Florence, SC; and Hannah Reece McDavid, Jonesville, VA. Special caregivers, Debbie Laster, Wanoka Faulkner, Rhonda Delph, Connie Hoskins, RN, and Lee Tan, PT. Jim contributed 32 years of distinguished service in the field of education. After completing his education at Thomas Walker High School, Jim Whitt enrolled in Lincoln Memorial University, where he graduated cum laude on June 4, 1962 with a Bachelor of Arts degree with majors in both English and Spanish. He then completed the Master's degree in Education with a major emphasis in English at Union College. For years after completing his degree work he continued his education by taking a variety of courses at Mountain Empire Community College, East Tennessee State University and the University of Virginia. His career in education spanned 32 years. He began as an elementary teacher at Elydale Elementary School where he taught for one year. He then went on to serve a nineteen year term as an English and Spanish teacher at Thomas Walker High School. During his two decades as a classroom teacher, Jim earned the respect and admiration of his students and fellow teachers and is widely applauded as an outstanding and caring classroom teacher. Testimonies to his abilities as an educator include statements such as: "Jim inspires a student to try things that seem as if they may be too difficult – and he does it in a way that makes a student willing to try and try again." And "Jim's focus was on the students of Lee County, and in every decision concerning education; he wanted to know how it would benefit the students." After almost two decades at Thomas Walker, Jim then went on to serve three years as principal at Ewing Elementary. Jim also served as acting superintendent of Lee County Schools and was named Assistant Superintendent and Vocational Director, a position he held for nine years. During his tenure as vocational director, he was responsible for the addition of several courses to the vocational program in Lee County and he continued to volunteer his time by serving on the Lee County Career Vocational School Advisory Committee. Jim served as an adjunct faculty member of Mountain Empire Community and Virginia Intermont Colleges for several years. His peers state that during his time as an administrator, Jim was known for his impeccable character and he was an exemplary leader who taught by example. He consistently encouraged his staff to attend workshops and to continue their professional development, and he has been called a "model for public relations." His calm, friendly and understanding demeanor was a hallmark of his leadership ability. "He was never too busy to listen," said one. "He gave honest advice, and he had many innovative methods and leadership skills that made you want to continue growing, learning and succeeding as he aptly demonstrated through his life as an educator." Jim served as Chairman of the English Teacher Organization and the Foreign Languages Organization for Lee County. He was a Past President of the Lee County Education Association and served as Chairman of the Personnel Policies Committee, Chairman of the Nominating Committee and member of the executive committee and the salary committee of the Lee County Education Association. He had also been chairman of the Personnel Policies Committee. He was instrumental in the initial Southern Association accreditation process and for the thirteen schools of the Lee County system. He served as a member of the steering committee for Thomas Walker's self-study process and worked on a number of State and SACS evaluation teams for other schools. He was instrumental in the implementation and success of the International Baccalaureate Program and the Writing Across the Curriculum program, as well as the navy ROTC program at Lee High School, both of which continue to be extremely successful. In 2005, Jim got a call requesting he come to the J. Frank White Academy at Lincoln Memorial University to fill in as a Spanish teacher for one semester while they looked for a replacement. He was reluctant to go back to the classroom at that point in his career, but he finally agreed to come for one semester. Three years later, he ended every single school day by stopping by the principal's office to report what a great day he'd had and how much he loved those kids. After he was no longer physically able to teach, he called frequently to check on "his kids." The spring after he lost his sight, Jim came to the Academy and sat in the student lounge for two hours while all ninety-eight of "his kids" lined up to hug him and listen to him encourage them to "stay after those Spanish verbs." Jim was true to his alma mater as well. He was a charter member of the highly lauded Southwest Virginia LMU Alumni Chapter and he served as president of the chapter, a member of the by-laws committee, and chairman of the scholarship committee. Although he was retired from the school system, he was continuously sought out for advice and mentorship activities. Jim's sterling reputation as a wise and caring educator is still standard in Lee County and beyond. He was a role model for many outstanding professionals in the field of education. There were many names for Jim Whitt by those who know him best. He has been called Sen?or Whitt, Professor Whitt, Dr. Whitt, Attorney Whitt, CPA Whitt, Editor Whitt, Consultant Whitt, Counselor Whitt, and Famer Whitt. He was inducted into the LMU Educators' Hall of Fame in 2004 and the Lee County Educators of Distinction in 2011. One of his recommendation letters described his pending induction when she said, "What a tribute to an educator who has so humbly given so much to the profession." Visitation will be from 5 p.m. until 8 p.m. Thursday, August 4 at the Morgan Memorial United Methodist Church in Rose Hill, VA. Funeral services will be at the church at 8:00 p.m. with the Rev. Layne Pennington of Jonesville, VA and the Rev. Trevor Barton of London, KY officiating. Graveside services will be at 11:00 a.m. Friday, August 5 in the Bottner's Grove Cemetery. Those wishing to attend are asked to meet at the funeral home at 10:00 a.m. Friday to go to the cemetery in procession. Pallbearers will be Jerry Hounshell, D. C. Hounshell, Andy Cooke, Pete DeBusk, Dr. Brian DeBusk, Denny Witt, Jeff Whitt, Terry Hubbard, Bill McDavid, Benny Sergent, Jeff Bull, Frank DeFore. Jerry Dale Loftice, and W.D. Bays. Honorary pallbearers will be, Ken Loftice, nephews Rev. Trevor Barton, Dr. Brian Cooke, Bernie Lindemann, Randy Underwood , Walt Burke, Ernie Whitt, Larry Lewis, George Cridlin, Jerry Garrett, Eddie Woodward and Howard Elliott III. In lieu of flowers, gifts may be made to the Jimmie Charles Whitt Endowed Scholarship at Lincoln Memorial University DeBusk College of Osteopathic Medicine (attn: LMU, Frank Woodward, 6965 Cumberland Gap Parkway, Harrogate, TN 37752), in memory of Hallie and Hollie Whitt, Harve DeBusk, William C. Cooke and in honor of Deloris Cooke and Dr. Allison Cooke Barton, or to the Jonesville First United Methodist Church, P.O. Box 280, Jonesville, VA 24263, or to the Southwest Virginia Alumni Chapter Endowed Scholarship at LMU.

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Jimmie Charles “Jim” Whitt's memorial is located at: Botners Grove Cemetery, Lee County, USA.
When did Jimmie Charles “Jim” Whitt death?
Jimmie Charles “Jim” Whitt death on 2 Aug 2011 in Rose Hill, Lee County, Virginia, USA
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Latitude: 36.6453018
Longitude: -83.2825012

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Parent

Hallie O'Neal Rouse Whitt DeBusk

(1907 - 1998)

Siblings

Jo Ann Whitt

(1940 - 1941)

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Coordinate: 36.6453018, -83.2825012

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15. Mount Moriah Methodist Church Cemetery
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16. Bishop Cemetery
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17. Edds-Chance Cemetery
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Coordinate: 36.6964340, -83.2535790

18. Phipps Cemetery
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Coordinate: 36.6874950, -83.2338440

19. Crouse-Loftice Cemetery
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20. Click Cemetery
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22. Ely - Sergent Cemetery
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Coordinate: 36.6912910, -83.2319900

23. Crockett Ely Cemetery
Lee County, USA
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24. Crumley Cemetery
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