Visitation

June 27, 2018

Service

June 27, 2018
1 p.m.

Committal

June 27, 2018
2 p.m.

James “Jay” Robert Whisnant, 80, of Morganton, NC went home to be with the Lord Sunday, June 24, 2018. Born in Yancey County, NC on March 1, 1938, he was the son of the late Wilbur Whisnant and Lillian Harris Whisnant. James was a devoted husband, father, and grandfather. He retired from Great Lakes Carbon after 30 plus years. He enjoyed wood working and wood carving, but especially loved anything to do with motorcycles.

He is survived by his wife, Norma Jean Hall Whisnant; daughter, Kimberly Whisnant; son, Joey Whisnant and wife Amy; grandchildren, Madison Whisnant and Boone Whisnant; brothers, Frank Whisnant, Mickey Whisnant, and Wayne Whisnant.

The funeral will be held at 1:00 p.m., Wednesday, June 27, 2018 at Catawba Valley Baptist Church with Dr. David Orders officiating. Burial will follow in the church cemetery. Following the burial, there will be a gathering of friends in the church fellowship hall.

Sossoman Funeral Home and Crematory Center is assisting the family with the arrangements.

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