Birth date: Oct 4, 1955 Death date: May 26, 2026
Jeffrey Bruce Whitlock, Sr., born October 4, 1955 in Uniontown, Pennsylvania, and longtime resident of New Salem, PA, Memphis, TN, and Collierville, TN, passed away at age 70 on May 26, 2026. Jeff was a 1973 graduate of Uniontown Read Obituary
Such a fine God fearing man. Our few times together were such a joy.
To all the family, my heart breaks along with yours. Jeff and I shared many many laughs together as well as sports discussions and sometimes deeper conversations.
As he often referred to me as "the voice of God" I performed "voice work" backstage while he was on stage speaking with "God." That's when, as God would, I called him by his entire full name for the 1st time. I also played drums, congas, sang and acted as I was called upon by him or Dave (worship Minister). We'd often grin at one another when we'd connect on a song, a reading or whatever as if to say..."yea, we got it down." In summary, we were buddies.
Jeff was truly one of the most special people God placed in my life. Even though I only knew him for three or four years, he became like a father to me in a country far from my own, while my family was miles away. From the very beginning of our time working together, he guided me, encouraged me, and poured wisdom into my life. Even in moments when he said very little, he was still teaching me through the way he lived and cared for others.
Jeff was the kind of person who listened intentionally. He paid attention to details that most people would overlook.
I remember when I first came to the church and he asked me what I needed in order to work well. During that conversation, I casually mentioned a dream I had always carried — owning a certain guitar. I never thought much of it afterward, and I certainly didn’t expect him to remember. But one Wednesday during rehearsal, Jeff suddenly walked in, interrupted practice, grabbed a microphone, and brought up that conversation from months before. Then he pulled out the very guitar I had dreamed of owning. God used him to make that dream a reality. Jeff searched for it, found it, and blessed me in a way I will never forget.
That was who Jeff was.
He was an example to so many of us — a man filled with peace, wisdom, kindness, and humility. No matter how difficult the situation was, he always seemed to have the right perspective and the right words to encourage those around him.
He was the person I would go to whenever life felt heavy, and somehow he always knew exactly what to say.
Of all the people I have ever met, I have no doubt that Jeff is now in Heaven with our Lord. He was a good man, a faithful servant, and an extraordinary example of what it means to live a life that honors God.
Rest in peace, my friend.
Alex Hernández
To my cousin Julie...we are so unbelievably sad learning of the passing of your sweet husband Jeff. Dad had the highest respect and admiration for him as did John & I. Please know we love you and will continue to pray that Jesus will comfort you and your family.
Love and Prayers, Debi & John Pruitt
