Charles L. "Charlie" Whitmire

Evans Funeral Home announces the death of Mr. Charles L. "Charlie" Whitmire, 82, of Commerce, Ga. who passed away Saturday June 11, 2011 at his residence following a period of declining health.

Mr. Whitmire was born February 7, 1929 in Jackson County. Mr. Whitmire was the son of the late Paul and Katherine McDougal Whitmire.

Mr. Whitmire was a veteran of the United States Navy. Mr. Whitmire retired from Western Electric as an installer Mr. Whitmire was preceded in death by his parents, his sisters, Bobbi Watts, Pat Carter, Peggy Tolbert and Mildred Youmans brothers, Lewis Whitmire, Simon Whitmire and Jim Whitmire.

Funeral service will be held Tuesday June 14, 2011 at 11:00 A.M. in the chapel of Evans Funeral Home. Interment will be at Jackson Memorial Park. The family will receive friends on Monday June 13, 2011 from 5-8 PM at the funeral home.

Survivors include his Wife, Carol P. Whitmire, Commerce, Ga. Sons and Daughters in law, John P. and Lisa Whitmire, Commerce, Ga. and Jeffrey and Sylvia Whitmire, Jefferson, Ga. Granddaughter, Blakeley Whitmire, Step Grandchildren, Bryson and Kate Quinn, brother and sister in law Mike and Beth Whitmire, Shady Dale, Ga. sister Joan Whitmire, Maysville, Ga. brother Bill Whitemire Maysville, Ga. uncle John F. Whitmire, Jefferson, Ga. and a number of other relatives.

Flowers are accepted or donations may be made to the American Cancer Society 1684 Barnett Shoals Road Athens, Ga. 30605 or St Mary's Hospice P.O. Box 6588 Athens, Ga. 30604