Jack David Whidden, Jr.

Mr. Jack David Whidden, Jr. age 79, of Murrayville, Georgia, passed away Sunday, November 7, 2021.

Jack proudly volunteered and served in the Army's 1st Cavalry Division in Vietnam and obtained the rank of Sargent.  His life passion was helping other service men and women within the DAV (Disabled American Veterans) where he held several officer positions at the Local and District Level, including Judge Advocate and Commander. 

He retired in 1999 after 30 years with Volkswagen of America. During his retirement, Papa Jack enjoyed traveling and spending time with family and friends including his grandchildren and many nieces and nephews.

The family will receive friends from 2pm to 4pm and 5pm to 7pm Saturday, November 20, 2021 at Memorial Park North Riverside Chapel. Inurnment will be held 9am Thursday, December 16th, 2021 at Georgia National Cemetery in Canton, Georgia.

Mr. Whidden was born in Ft. Riley, Kansas. He was proceeded in death by his parents Jack David Whidden, Sr. and Mary Ann (Day) Whidden of Tampa Florida; and his son James Lee Whidden of Gainesville, Georgia.   

He is survived by his loving wife of 58 years, Jo Ann (Lee) Whidden; son and daughter-in-law, Jerry and Susan Whidden and their daughter Morgan Whidden; daughter-in-law Lucinda Whidden, son Alex Whidden and daughter Allison Whidden, all of Gainesville, Georgia; brother Roger Whidden (Wesley Chapel, Florida) and son Jack David Whidden III (Arden, North Carolina).

In lieu of flowers the family has requested donations be made to the DAV (Disabled American Veterans) or the American Cancer Society.

 Memorial Park Funeral Home North Riverside Chapel, 989 Riverside Dr. is in charge of arrangements.

Send online condolences to www.memorialparkfuneralhomes.com.