Jason Matthew "Julio" Mcwhorter

Mr. Jason Matthew “Julio” McWhorter, age 49 of Leesburg, Alabama, formerly of Trion, passed away Friday, January 10, 2025 unexpectedly at his residence.

Jason was born in Rome, Georgia on June 30, 1975, son of Ralph E. McWhorter and Vickie Lynn Smith McWhorter.  He was a member of the Central Avenue Baptist Church and was the owner of Elite Millwright Services.  Jason was a volunteer assistant coach for the Trion Wrestling Team. He  enjoyed fishing, drag racing and Georgia Football, but his favorite activity was spending time with his family, especially his grandchildren.  Jason was preceded in death by his sister, Sherrie Lynn McWhorter Thrasher on March 28, 2024.

Jason is survived by his wife, Wendy Lenderman McWhorter; sons, Jason Matthew “Matt” McWhorter and Jacob Wells; daughters and sons-in-law, Hannah and Sam Cotroneo and Caitlin and Cain Higgins; parents, Ralph and Vickie McWhorter; sister, Candie McWhorter; brother, William McWhorter; grandchildren, Carter Cotroneo, Athens Wells, Hollis Higgins, Greyson Higgins, Annalise Higgins and Carson Higgins; a very close work family and a number of nieces and nephews.

Funeral Services for Jason will be held Wednesday, January 15, 2025 at 2:00 P.M. in the Chapel of the Coffman Funeral Home with Pastor Terry Hampton officiating.  Interment will follow in the West Hill Cemetery.

Pallbearers will be Simon Veatch, Seth Veatch, Gavin Blocker, Tony Smith, Chris Smith, Nick Tomlin and Jason Barnes.  Honorary Pallbearers will be the employees of Elite Millwright Services.

Jason’s family will receive friends Tuesday evening from 6:00 P.M. until 8:00 P.M. at the Coffman Funeral Home.

Coffman Funeral Home, Petitt Chapel is honored to be serving the family of Mr. Jason Matthew “Julio” McWhorter.  Please visit www.coffmanfh.net to sign our online guestbook and post condolences.