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James “J. R.” Roy Whitmer

May 10, 1947 - April 26, 2026

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Tucker Memorial Chapel
520 Main Street
Sacramento, KY 42372
Wednesday 4/29, 10:00 am - 12:00 pm

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Service
Tucker Memorial Chapel
520 Main Street
Sacramento, KY 42372
Wednesday 4/29, 12:00 pm

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Cemetery
Bethlehem Cemetery
6314 St. Rt. 175 N.
Bremen, KY 42325
Wednesday 4/29

BREMEN – “J.R.” James Roy Whitmer, 78, of Bremen, died Sunday, April 26, 2026 at 7:03AM at his residence. Mr. Whitmer was born in Madisonville on May 10, 1947. He was a member of Bethlehem Baptist Church and worked for the Water and Sanitation Department in Muhlenberg County. He enjoyed Basketball and NASCAR Racing. He was preceded in death by his parents, Wilbern and Beulah Whitmer.

He is survived by his wife, Nancy Whitmer; son, Kevin Whitmer; and grandsons, Matthew Conway, Brantly Jent, Brayden Conway, and Ty Conway.

Funeral services will be Wednesday April 29, 2026 at 12PM at Tucker Memorial Chapel in Sacramento with Pastor T.J. Milam officiating. Burial in Bethlehem Cemetery in Bremen. Visitation will be Wednesday from 10AM-12PM at the funeral home. Online condolences may be made at www.tuckerfuneralomes.com.

 

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Tucker Memorial Chapel
520 Main Street
Sacramento, KY 42372
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Wednesday 4/29, 10:00 am - 12:00 pm
Service
Tucker Memorial Chapel
520 Main Street
Sacramento, KY 42372
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Wednesday 4/29, 12:00 pm
Cemetery
Bethlehem Cemetery
6314 St. Rt. 175 N.
Bremen, KY 42325
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Wednesday 4/29

BREMEN – “J.R.” James Roy Whitmer, 78, of Bremen, died Sunday, April 26, 2026 at 7:03AM at his residence. Mr. Whitmer was born in Madisonville on May 10, 1947. He was a member of Bethlehem Baptist Church and worked for the Water and Sanitation Department in Muhlenberg County. He enjoyed Basketball and NASCAR Racing. HeContinue Reading

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Ken Hughes left a message on April 29, 2026:
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bill stirsman left a message on April 29, 2026:
sorry for your loss Jr was a year behind me at Bremen and I haven't seen him in years I left Muhlenberg Co. 34 years ago no in Florida
Darrell &Dee Neal left a message on April 27, 2026:
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