Jesse Claybon Whittle, Jr. beloved husband and father, died Wednesday, November 9, 2022.
Clay was born October 20, 1942 in Memphis, TN to Mr. and Mrs. Jesse Claybon Whittle of Tunica, MS. He graduated from Castle Heights Military Academy and the University of Mississippi where he was a member of the Kappa Sigma Fraternity.
When he graduated, Clay moved to New Orleans, LA where he met his wife Caroline Barton of Memphis, TN.
After moving back to Memphis, Clay worked at McVean Trading where he was a commodities broker. Upon retirement, he and Carolyn moved to Florence, AL where they lived on the lake for 12 wonderful years.
He was a member of the Memphis Country Club, Turtle Point Yacht and Country Club in Florence, AL, as well as Shoals Anglican Mission.
He leaves his wife of 53 years and daughters Lela Germann (Logan) and Caroline Flowers (David) and his four grandchildren Max and Adeline Germann and David and John Flowers.
A graveside service will be held at 11:00 on Saturday, November 12, 2022 at St. John's Episcopal Church Cemetery on Central Avenue. There will be a reception to follow at the Farms at Bailey Station Clubhouse in Collierville.
In lieu of flowers, donations to St. Jude Children's Hospital and Samaritans Purse are appreciated.