Johnny Dalton Whiddon of Tifton passed away Wednesday, September 11, 2024, at his in-law’s residence. A graveside funeral service will be held for Mr. Whiddon at 3:00 p.m. Saturday, September 14, 2024, at Oak Ridge Cemetery, where he will be laid to rest. The Rev. John Hughes will officiate, and a eulogy will be given by Dr. Steve Brown. The family will receive friends on Saturday, September 14, 2024, in the Chapel of Bowen-Donaldson Home for Funerals from 1:30 to 2:30 p.m.
Zach Veazey, Wayne Rooks, David Green, Frank Nolin, Robert Owens, Flynt Owens, Mike Owens and Dr. Steve Brown will serve as pallbearers.
Born in Jacksonville, Florida, Mr. Whiddon was the son of the late William Dalton Whiddon and Lois Crumpton Whiddon. He was also preceded in death by one brother, Billy Whiddon; and one sister, DeLois Spearman. He was a farmer and real estate owner/manager; and he was a member of Tifton’s First Baptist Church. He was a veteran of the United States Marine Corps and served in Vietnam.
Mr. Whiddon is survived by his wife, Liz Burnett Whiddon of Tifton; one daughter and son-in-law, Anne and Zach Veazey of Tifton; and two granddaughters, Tess Veazey and Marlee Veazey.