Clark Lavant Whitmire, age 61, of Mt. Airy, Georgia, crossed over into the arms of The Lord on Friday, December 8, 2023.
Mr. Whitmire was born March 7, 1962, in Hall County, Georgia, to the late Dean Talmadge Whitmire and Betty LaPrade Whitmire. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his brothers, Michael Dean Whitmire and Chester McKinley “Kent” Whitmire; father-in-law, Warren “Pastor Butch” Nichols.
A proud graduate of Habersham Central High, Class of 1980, Clark Whitmire was a lifelong resident of Habersham County. Mr. Whitmire dedicated a significant portion of his life to serving his country, with an honorable four-year tenure in the United States Navy from 1980 to 1984. Following his military service, he continued his commitment to public service by working for the US Department of Agriculture, serving a total of 20 years with the US Federal Government. Additionally, he devoted eight years of his professional life to Habersham Hardware. His love for the outdoors was evident in his enjoyment of camping and fishing, pursuits that brought him joy and solace throughout his life. A voracious reader, he found pleasure in the written word and shared his passion for literature with those around him. Clark was a man of deep faith; being of the Baptist Faith, he was an ordained minister. His spiritual journey led him to actively participate in various churches and nursing home ministries, where he lovingly shared his belief in the teachings of Jesus. He had an innate ability to connect with people through humor and a genuine desire to bring laughter into their lives. Clark was a known jokester, and his laughter was infectious, leaving a lasting impact on everyone he encountered.
Survivors include his loving wife of 35 years, Caprice Whitmire, of Mt. Airy; daughter, Amanda DuBois, of Alto; daughter and daughter-in-law, Brittany and Sabrina Barrett, of Mt. Airy; grandchildren, Emily DuBois, James Barrett, and Barbara Barrett; mother-in-law, Shirley Nichols, of Alto; brother-in-law and sister-in-law, Stacy and Melissa Nichols, of Winamac, IN; and numerous nieces and nephews.
Funeral Services will be held at 2:00 p.m., Wednesday, December 13, 2023, at the Whitfield Funeral Home, North Chapel, with Pastor Devin O’Kelley and Pastor Charles Grant officiating. Interment will follow in the Friendly Mission Baptist Church Cemetery with Pastor Eric Hulsey officiating and military honors provided by the US Navy as well as the Grant Reeves Honor Guard.
The family will receive friends from 1:00 p.m. to 1:45 p.m., Wednesday, December 13, 2023, at the funeral home prior to the service.
In lieu of flowers, the family respectfully requests that memorials be made to the family, in care of Whitfield Funeral Homes, P.O. Box 1113, Cornelia, Georgia 30531.
Arrangements have been entrusted to the Whitfield Funeral Homes & Crematory, North Chapel, at 245 Central Avenue, Demorest, Georgia 30535. Telephone: 706-778-1700.
