James O. Whirles, 83, widower of Mary Alline Whirles, died Friday, July 27, 2007 at St. Joseph Hospital.

He was born November 8, 1923 in Nicholas Co. to the late William M. & Rose Wagoner Whirles, was a U.S. Marine Corps veteran of World War II, a retired employee of Jockey International, a charter member of the Nicholas Co. Fish & Game Club, a Lifetime member of the Central Ky. Steam & Gas Engine Association, a member of American Legion Post 257 in Millersburg and V.F.W. Post 8666 in Carlisle and a member of Oakwood Baptist Church.

Survivors include a son, Jimmie R. (Bernice) Whirles, Carlisle, a daughter, Juanita (Johnny) Smith, Carlisle & Evelyn Vellecco, Carlisle and 7 grandchildren, Becky Smith Myers, Eddie, Roger, Sammy & Andy Whirles & Scott & Marty Jacobs and 10 great grand-children.

He was also preceded in death by a daughter, Liz Jacobs and his step-mother Ethel Earlywine Whirles.

Services will be 1:00 P.M. Monday at Mathers-Gaunce F.H. by Rev. James Gaunce & Rev. Darrell Sexton. Burial with military honors will follow in Carlisle Cemetery.

Visitation will be 5:00-8:00 P.M. Sunday.