James A. Whitt, Major Ret. US Army; age 69, of Xenia, passed away Friday, December 19, 2025 at his residence. He was born January 7, 1956 in Grayson, Kentucky, the son of Boyd and Sarah F. (Simmons) Whitt.

He was affectionately known amongst family and friends as "Bubby."

In addition to his parents, Bubby was preceded in death by his sister: Patti Lynn Whitt, and a nephew: Joey Whitt.

He is survived by his daughter: Tiffany (Andrew) Warnes of Overland Park, Kansas; grandson: Bobby Warnes; sisters: Vicki (Dallas) Clark of Clay City, KY and Linda Walker of Xenia; nieces: Sarah (Jonathan) Young and Katie (Dereck) Edwards and nephew: Paul (Faith) Walker; as well as numerous other great nieces and nephews.

James Allen Whitt graduated from Xenia High School, Class of 1974. He devoted his life to the service of the United States and its national security. His commitment began in June 1974 with Army Basic Training at Fort Dix, New Jersey. He subsequently attended the United States Military Academy Preparatory School at Fort Belvoir, Virginia, and went on to the United States Military Academy at West Point, where he graduated with the Class of 1979.

During his active-duty Army career, Mr. Whitt served with distinction in the 4th Infantry Division, the 1st Cavalry Division, the 13th Corps Support Command, and the U.S. Army Combined Arms Center at Fort Leavenworth, Kansas. Throughout his career, he was recognized for his professionalism, sacrifice, and steadfast dedication to duty. He earned the Ranger Tab as a leg Ranger and later qualified as an Airborne Ranger after completing Airborne School as a senior captain. His overseas assignments included service in Germany and Panama. He later deployed to Iraq as a defense contractor with BAE Systems, continuing his support to U.S. forces in a combat environment.

Following his military service, Mr. Whitt continued his commitment to the nation as a Department of Defense civilian. For more than a decade, he served in operations centers at the Defense Logistics Agency in Washington, D.C., and Columbus, Ohio. He retired from federal service as a Defense Logistics Agency Customer Service Representative supporting the U.S. Air Force Materiel Command in Dayton, Ohio.

James Allen Whitt's lifelong service significantly contributed to the security of the United States. He is remembered by friends and colleagues as an exceptional leader, a trusted battle buddy, and a devoted brother in arms.

James "Bubby" Whitt made lifelong friends while serving, and enjoyed traveling to meet up with them for golf trips and the Army/Navy games. Family was everything to him. He was a proud father to Tiffany, writing her letters from all over the world signing them as "Major Dad". In 2020 he got promoted to his favorite title Papa Jim by his beloved grandson Bobby. All of his nieces and nephews loved playing and joking with Uncle Bubby. He was very outgoing and never met a stranger. After returning to Xenia, Bubby reconnected with old friends and made many new ones. If he wasn't at home, chances are he was socializing at Bud's Automotive, Nick's Restaurant or Rooster's. And if he wasn't at one of those establishments, he was golfing.

A gathering for friends and family will be held 10:30 AM Saturday, December 27th at McColaugh Funeral Home 826 N. Detroit St., Xenia with a time of reflection will begin at 12:30 at the funeral home.

Additional visitation will be held 1PM -2PM Monday, December 29th at Lewis and Ferguson Funeral Home, Sandy Hook, Kentucky.  Funeral service will be held 2 PM Monday. Burial with military honors will take place in Elliott County Memorial Gardens.