James Benton Whiddon Sr., age 88, of Stonewall, Louisiana went home to be with his Lord on Friday, September 8, 2023. He was born in Summerville, Louisiana to Velma Methvin Whiddon and Benny Whiddon. In 1953 James joined the United States Army serving honorable during the Korean War and stationed in Germany. He retired from Custom Built in Shreveport, Louisiana, where he worked for many years as a cabinet builder.
James was a devoted father and grandfather. He was a proud Christian and an extraordinary carpenter. He enjoyed restoring classic cars and trucks, fishing and playing steel guitars. Most of all he loved spending time with his family, especially his grandkids, who loving referred to him a Papaw.
Left to cherish his memory are his children, Sondra Gay Davis (Richard) of Ashdown, Arkansas; Teresa Joy Cales (David, deceased) of Springville, Tennessee; Kimberly Annette Jones (Eric, deceased) of Keithville, Louisiana; and James Benton Whiddon Jr. (Stephanie) of Logansport, Louisiana; his step daughter, Carmel Wasson (Jim) of Keithville, Louisiana; grandchildren, Richard Benton of Ashdown, Arkansas, Katie Melissa Lucas (Patrick) of Maxwell, Indiana, Amanda Marie Davis of Texarkana, Arkansas, Lyndsey Marie Cales (Joe) of Greenfield, Indiana, Zackery Gage Guerra (Haley) of Smyrna, Tennessee, Samuel James Whiddon of Logansport, Louisiana, and Lisa Nicole Jones of Keithville, Louisiana; step grandchildren, Brennen Culpepper and Megan Hardy; 15 great grandchildren; and six siblings, Clifford Whiddon of Shreveport, Louisiana, Raymond Whiddon and wife, Jeanette of Stonewall, Louisiana, Juanita Whiddon Tucker of Bossier City, Louisiana, Linda Whiddon Blake and husband, Lynn of Delhi, Louisiana, Carolyn Whiddon Hixson and husband, Mike of Grayson, Louisiana and Frank Whiddon of Urania, Louisiana.
James was preceded in death by his parents, Benny and Velma Whiddon, his wife, Mary Jo Gordon Whiddon and sons-in-law, David Cales and Eric Jones.
A visitation for James will be held Tuesday, September 12, 2023 from 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM at Centuries Memorial Funeral Home, 8801 Mansfield Road, Shreveport, Louisiana 71108. A celebration of life will occur Wednesday, September 13, 2023 at 10:00 AM at Centuries Memorial Funeral Home. He will be laid to rest in Centuries Memorial Park. Honoring him as pallbearers are Danny Whiddon, Stephen Whiddon, Rusty Whiddon, Samuel Whiddon, Bo Deaton, Jim Wasson, Seth West and Ricky Davis.
