Otto Whigam's obituary , Passed away on September 7, 2026 in Folkston, Georgia

Otto Whigam

December 3, 1928 - September 7, 2026 (97 years old)

Folkston, Georgia

Otto Whigam's obituary , Passed away on September 7, 2026 in Folkston, Georgia

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Otto Whigam

December 3, 1928 - September 7, 2026 (97 years old)

Folkston, Georgia

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Otto Whigam Obituary

It is with sadness that the passing of Otto Whigam of Folkston, Georgia is shared. Otto, born on December 3, 1928, passed away on September 7, 2026. Family and friends can send flowers and condolences in memory of the loved one. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Otto Whigam to pay them a last tribute.

He was predeceased by: his parents, Lockwood Whigam and Edna Lancaster Whigam; and his wife Joyce Fitzgerald Whigam. He is survived by: his children, Sharon Whigam Beal (Chip) of Waycross, Georgia and Michael Otto Whigam (Vickie) of Hilliard, Florida; his grandchildren, Anna Beal Davis (Michael) of Waycross, James Acres Beal V (Summer) of Richmond Hill and Perry Daniel Whigam (Skye) of Waverly, Georgia; his great grandchildren, Brayden Davis, Asher Davis, Acres Beal, Harper Beal and Camden Davis; and his sisters-in-law, Laverne F. Crenshaw of Cordele, Jacqueline F. Taylor of Cordele and Jacqueline M. Whigam of Augusta, Georgia. He is also survived by many nieces, nephews.

Visitation was held on Friday, September 11th 2026 from 2:00 PM to 3:00 PM at the First Baptist Church of Folkston (1320 3rd St, Folkston, GA 31537). A funeral service was held on Friday, September 11th 2026 at 3:00 PM at the same location.

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Shepard Funeral Home



Fri

Sep 11

Visitation

First Baptist Church of Folkston
1320 3rd St, Folkston, GA 31537

Fri

Sep 11

Funeral service

First Baptist Church of Folkston
1320 3rd St, Folkston, GA 31537

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