James Whitten obituary: James Whitten's Obituary, Toledo

In Memory Of
James J. "Jim" Whitten
1939 - 2021

Obituary photo of James Whitten, Toledo-OH
Obituary photo of James Whitten, Toledo-OH

In Memory Of
James J. "Jim" Whitten
1939 - 2021

James J. “Jim” Whitten, age 81, of Swanton, OH passed away March 27, 2021 at St. Luke's Hospital. He was born September 28, 1939 in Toledo to John and Sue Whitten. Jim was employed as a Manager with Seaway Food Town for more than 40 years retiring in 2000. He enjoyed shooting pool and coached baseball for Springfield Little League. Jim also served as a volunteer fireman for Springfield Township. He owned and operated his own tree trimming business.

Jim is survived by his wife, Marcia L. Whitten; children, Darrell Whitten, Peggi (David) Tomlinson, Joseph (Mary) Whitten, Robert Cope, Brian (Bryan) Cope, Amy (Jeff) Foks and Mark (Shana) Brubaker; 17 grandchildren and 12 great-grandchildren, and sister, Sharon. In addition to his parents, Jim was preceded in death by his siblings and grandson, Dustin Cope.

The family will receive guests Thursday, April 1, 2021 from 3:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. at Newcomer - SW Chapel, 4752 Heatherdowns Blvd. (419-381-1900).

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James J. “Jim” Whitten, age 81, of Swanton, OH passed away March 27, 2021 at St. Luke's Hospital. He was born September 28, 1939 in Toledo to John and Sue Whitten. Jim was employed as a Manager with Seaway Food Town for more than 40 years retiring in 2000. He enjoyed shooting pool and coached baseball for Springfield Little League. Jim also served as a volunteer fireman for Springfield Township. He owned and operated his own tree trimming business.

Jim is survived by his wife, Marcia L. Whitten; children, Darrell Whitten, Peggi (David) Tomlinson, Joseph (Mary) Whitten, Robert Cope, Brian (Bryan) Cope, Amy (Jeff) Foks and Mark (Shana) Brubaker; 17 grandchildren and 12 great-grandchildren, and sister, Sharon. In addition to his parents, Jim was preceded in death by his siblings and grandson, Dustin Cope.

The family will receive guests Thursday, April 1, 2021 from 3:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. at Newcomer - SW Chapel, 4752 Heatherdowns Blvd. (419-381-1900).

To leave a special message for Jim's family, please click on the Share Memories tab above.


Services & Gatherings

Visitation

Thursday, April 1, 2021 from 3:00pm to 7:00pm
Newcomer - SW Toledo Chapel
4752 Heatherdowns Boulevard
Toledo, OH 43614
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Southwest Chapel (419-381-1900) is assisting the family

Southwest Chapel (419-381-1900) is assisting the family

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