Jamie Orlin Whitely

Jamie graduated from Rootstown High School in 1994 and went on to work for Parker-Hannifin in Ravenna for 23 years. He was a devoted husband, proud father, and a loving son and brother.

Jamie was one of the “good ole’ boys.” He loved the outdoors, especially riding ATV’s, fishing, hunting, and shooting trap. Jamie was well known for his bonfires and driving derby cars at the Portage County Randolph Fair.

Jamie never met a stranger. He was willing to help others, even if it meant that he went without. Jamie cherished the time spent with his kids, whether it was going to horse shows or baseball and softball games. He became quite the amateur photographer for the family.

On November 2, 2013, he married Kelly (Rothrock), after going hunting first, of course. She survives Jamie, along with his children: Jadelyn Leara Whitely, Coy James Whitely, and Kaitlyn June Yeargin. Also surviving are Jamie’s parents Bruce and Sandy Whitely, sister Tori (Eric) Noel, niece Zoë Noel, nephew Seth Noel, as well as many loving aunts, uncles, cousins and dear friends.

Jamie was preceded in death by his grandparents Orlin and Leara Hale and Carl and Wanda Whitely.

Friends and family are invited to celebrate Jamie’s life on Thursday, July 11, 2019, from 2:00 – 6:00 PM at Grace Church of Rootstown, 4808 Tallmadge Rd, Rootstown, with a service following at 6:00 PM. Please keep it casual and wear your camo. Procession will form at Grace Church on Friday at 10:00 AM and interment will follow at Atwater Cemetery.

Condolences and memories may be shared at www.wood-kortright-borkoski.com. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be sent to the Jamie Whitely Memorial Fund being established at Chemical Bank. Special thanks to the full staff of UH Portage Medical Center, especially to the cardiovascular services department, for the care given to Jamie. Appropriately with Jamie’s giving spirit, his legacy will live on through the gift of organ and tissue donation.