James Crawford Whitsel Jr

James Crawford Whitsel, Jr. passed away Thursday, February 16, 2012. He was born May 28, 1934 to James Crawford and Alice Franklin Whitsel in Franklin county Georgia. He is survived by his wife Nelda Minish Whitsel, daughters Tracie (Lamar) Sapp of Winterville, Tammie (Robert) Milton of Fishers Indiana, and Jamie (Travis) Williams of Winder; brother, Purcell (Agnes) Whitsel of Macon, sisters, Lois Perry, North Carolina, and Elise Hawkins of Danielsville; grandchildren Whitney, Taylor Ann, and Andrew Sapp, Jack and Tess Milton, Baley and Brayden Williams; and several nieces and nephews.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by brothers Robert Lee, Edgar, Loy T., Jewell, and Watson, sister Gertrude. He was a long time active member of Erastus Christian Church. He served in the U.S. Army having served a tour of duty in Korea, attended the University of Georgia, farmed for many years, and retired from the United States Department of Agriculture, Soil Conservation Service. He was an avid sports fan having played, coached, and umpired softball for many years. He always enjoyed attending activities of his children and grandchildren.
Visitation will be held Saturday, February 18, 6-8 pm at Lord & Stephens, Danielsville. Services will be held at Erastus Christian Church, Sunday February 19, at 3:30 pm. Conducted by Revs. Billy Glosson, Steve Parker, and Morris Sapp. Burial to follow in the church cemetery. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the American Diabetes Association. PO Box 11454, Alexandria, Virginia 22312.