James Ernest Whitfield Sr. Obituary

We bid farewell to James Ernest Whitfield Sr. (Ocala, Florida), born in Brooklyn, New York, whose journey of life gracefully concluded on March 22, 2026 at the age of 84. James Ernest touched countless lives with warmth and kindness, leaving behind cherished memories that will forever echo in hearts. Family and friends are welcome to send flowers or leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.

He was predeceased by: his parents, Henry Whitfield and Lillian Whitfield; his wife Thelma Whitfield; his siblings, Hank, Robert, Geraldine, Emma and Patricia; and his son Michael Leon Sumpter Sr..

He is survived by: his children, Marian "Peaches" Whitfield, Jacquelyn "Jackie" Denise Carter, Sheri Nicole Porter, Eric Anthony Whitfield, James Ernest Whitfield III, Christopher Michael Whitfield and Kareem Wilson; his grandchildren, Michael Leon Sumpter Jr., Quintin Stephon Whitfield, Eugene McMahon IV, Ashanti Sumpter, Shavonte McMahon, Kanaya Dewese, Marcus Carter, Buddy Carter, Keiosha Rogers, Zayden Whitfield, Jordan Whitfield and Antonia Whitfield; and his sister-in-law Beverly Sumpter.