James Leon Whittington, 78, of Gloster, Mississippi, began his eternal life with Christ, July 31, 2018.

He was a lifetime resident of Amite County where he worked in sawmilling and logging. His favorite pass times were gardening and helping people in  what  ever way he could.  He was a member of New Salem Baptist Church.

He is preceded in death by his parents, James Clinton Whittington and Katherine Hollingsworth Whittington; three sisters, Paulette Whittington, LaVonne Bedford, and Kay Francis Hays; and one step-son, Charles Rider.

He is survived by his wife, Evelyn Beatrice Whittington;  one son and daughter-in-law David L. Whittington and his wife Pamela Whittington; one step-son and daughter-in-law, Euley Cazzle "Sonny" Rider lll and his wife Lena Rider; three grandchildren, Euley Cazzle "Lee" Rider  lV and his wife Tammy, Stephen Patrick Rider and his wife Jamie, and Brandon Dixon and his wife Ammie; and numerous greatgrandchildren, nieces and nephews;  two sisters, Christine Sterling and husband Dale , and Lynette Plunkett;  two brothers, Lemuel Whittington and wife Elizabeth, and Donald Gene Whittington and wife Beverly.

Visitation will be Saturday, August 4, 2018, at New Salem Baptist Church, from 9:00 A.M. until time of funeral services at 11:00 A.M. Saturday, at the church. Interment will follow in New Salem Cemetery.