James Cortez Whitmore 81, of St Joseph, Missouri, passed away Saturday, July 26, 2025 in a St. Joseph, MO health care center.
He was born October 9, 1943 in St. Joseph, MO, son of the late Mary and Harry Whitmore. As a young man, he joined the United States Marine Corp and served in Viet Nam. He worked as a Brick Layer.
Jim was preceded in death by his wife, Sharon, daughter, Jima, his parents, and a brother, Larry Whitmore. Jim was a person who never met a stranger, and he enjoyed people and loved to talk. A private celebration of life will be held at a later date.
