James Weldon Whitlock Sr.

James Weldon Whitlock Sr., 76, was called home on November 12, 2016 at his residence surrounded by his family and friends. He was born on July 3, 1940 in Paint Rock Texas to Lee Roy Whitlock and Eunice Joiner Whitlock. He attended Paint Rock High School and played 6-man football for the Paint Rock Indians. He joined the US Army on February 18, 1958 and was stationed in Alaska. He met the love of his life Gracie B. Barnes and made her his wife on February 1, 1964. James retired from the Texas Department of Transportation after 27 years of service as a heavy equipment mechanic and shop foreman. He was a freemason and a founding member of the Lone Star Riders Club. He loved hunting and fishing in Texas, New Mexico and Mexico and participated in many fishing tournaments in the Concho Bass Club. James began playing golf when his two youngest sons were in high school and was an avid golfer. He was a loyal and trusted friend and a very loving husband, father and grandfather. James is survived by his loving wife of 53 years, Gracie B. Whitlock of San Angelo, daughter, Beverly Watkins of Everman, TX, daughter and son-in-law Patricia & Ricky Williford of San Angelo, son, Richard Whitlock of Leaky, TX, son and daughter-in-law, Curtis and Karen Whitlock of San Angelo, son James Whitlock Jr. of San Angelo, 10 grandchildren and 12 great-grandchildren. Other survivors include brothers, Allan Whitlock and Joe Whitlock from San Angelo and Don Whitlock of Brownwood, TX., sisters, Helen Pope and Judy Whitley of Brownwood, TX., and numerous nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents, Lee Roy and Eunice Whitlock, brother, Charles Whitlock and sister, Betty Townsend. Visitation with the family will be 5:00-7:00 PM Tuesday, November 15, 2016, at Johnson’s Funeral Home. Services will be held 10:00 AM Wednesday, November 16, 2016, at Johnson’s Funeral Home Chapel with burial following at Paint Rock Cemetery. Pallbearers will be Nate Magars, Brian Magars, Weldon Williford, Gordon Emmons, Danny G. Porter, Richard Whitlock, Jr. In lieu of flowers please make donations to the American Heart Association or your favorite charity. Family and friends may express condolences and sign the online guest book at www.johnsons-funeralhome.com.