James "Jim" E. Whitney, Jr.

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James E. Whitney, Jr, “Jim” age 72, of Sebring passed away on Wednesday October 21, 2020. Jim was born in Westfield, New York and graduated from Mayville Central School in 1966. He then attended St. Bonaventure University, where he played basketball and graduated in 1970. After serving as a 1 ^st Lieutenant in the United States Army from 1970-1972, he moved to Sebring. Jim then devoted 35 years to the students and athletes of Highlands County by serving as a dedicated teacher and coach. He retired from the Highlands County School System in 2007. In his spare time, Jim enjoyed golfing, tennis, hunting and fishing. He was a member of The Church of the Way, in Sebring. Jim was joined in death by his loving wife of 33 years, Cheryl Whitney. Jim is survived by his children Michael Whitney and wife Lauren, Jason Whitney and wife Mindy, Brian Green and wife Jennifer and Dawn Lamarre and husband Shane, and 9 grandchildren. He is survived by his sister Pat Mann and husband AL, and brother-in-law John Bush, and many nieces and nephews.  Jim is proceeded in death by his parents James E. Whitney Sr. and Elaine Shirley Whitney, and his sister Marsha Bush. A memorial service for Jim and Cheryl will be held at 10:00 am on Saturday November 7, 2020 at Stephenson Nelson Funeral Home in Sebring.  The family would like to express our sincere thanks to the many family and friends that have offered support during this difficult time, and to the dedicate physicians and nurses that cared for them.

If desired, memorial donations can be made to Avon Park Champions Club 118 S. Lake Ave. Avon Park, FL 33825 or Sebring Fireman Inc, PO Box 1981 Sebring, FL 33871-1981.

Arrangements entrusted to:
Stephenson-Nelson Funeral Home
4001 Sebring Parkway
Sebring, FL 33870
Online condolences may be left at:
www.stephensonnelsonfh.com