James Michael Whitehouse Sr., 65, of Andrews died Wednesday, October 20, 2010. He was a native of Mountain Home, ID, but had lived in San Diego, CA for several years before moving to Andrews in 1995. James had worked in the automotive industry for most of his life. He was of the Methodist faith.
He was the son of the late Howard H. and Hattie Louise Taylor Whitehouse.
Surviving are a son, James Michael Whitehouse Jr. and wife, Laura of Carlsbad, CA; and a granddaughter, Malia May Whitehouse.
Funeral services were held at 2:00 PM Monday, October 25 in the Chapel of the Ivie Funeral Home, Andrews with Rev. Mike Macdonald officiating. Interment was in the Valleytown Cemetery. Pallbearers were Eddie Adams, Mike Sheily, Doug Vivian, Larry Allen, Craig Penny, and Art Tillet.
The family received friends from 12-1:45 Monday afternoon at the Ivie Funeral Home, Andrews prior to the services.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests memorials be made in memory of James Michael Whitehouse Sr. to the Equine Second Chance Horse Rescue, 1386 Stewart Road, Andrews, NC 28901.
Ivie Funeral Home, Andrews in charge of all arrangements.
Edgar and Debbie Curtis Shelton
- Christmas breakfasts
-the beautiful engagement ring he had made especially for Angie
-Frosties at Wendy's
-browsing at the knife store in Pigeon Forge
-choosing curtains at JC Penney and framing pictures at Hobby Lobby
-playing Trivia at Shoebooties
-sitting on his porch watching the horses in the pasture
-shopping at Tractor Supply
-visiting the High Museum to see "The Allure of the Automobile"
-his keen wit
-his gift of 100 canning jars
-his safety speech to our 16 year old granddaughter when she got her driver's license
-sharing his 65th birthday with lunch at the Daily Grind
Jim was our good friend and we will always miss him.
Mitchell and Wanda Arrowood