of Mountain Home, AR
July 23, 1939 - January 14, 2024
James Whalen, 84, of Mountain Home, Arkansas passed away Sunday, January 14, 2024. He was born July 23, 1939 in Terre Haute, Indiana to Edward and Louise (Roach) Whalen. He was married to Betty (Pool) Whalen. He was a graduate of Carnegie Melon with an Engineering degree and later achieved rank of Captain with the U.S. Army as a combat engineer.
After the military, he became president of Moore-Langen Printing and Publishing Company and later CEO of Streetwise Promotions and moved to Arkansas in his retirement. He was an Eagle Scout, volunteered with the Boy Scouts, Salvation Army and the Baxter Health Foundation. He served on many boards in both Indiana and Arkansas and served on the city council in Mountain Home.
James is survived by his wife; 2 children, Jim Whalen (Laura) and Cathy Collins (Larry); 2 step-children, Kevin Braswell (Leigh Anne) and Jason Braswell (Ashley); 1 grandchild, Brianna Collins; 5 step-grandchildren, Morgan, Nathan, Nora, Evan and Luca Braswell and 1 sister-in-law, Joan Whalen. He was preceded in death by his parents and 1 brother, Edward Whalen.
A celebration of life will be held in Indianapolis and Mountain Home in the future.
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16 Condolence(s)
Ron and Helen Gammill
Tuesday, January 23, 2024
We are so glad we were able to know you as a wonderful, special friend and husband to our dear Betty. You were always so upbeat and helping in any way you possibly could. We know you are now in the arms of Jesus. Praises. Prayers for your family.
Joel & Von Peacock
Friday, January 19, 2024
Our church member,Sunday school we both will miss you
Jim you were always a gentleman ,kind and help anyone that need help
We can not say enough about you the short time we were friend RIP
Von Peacock
Friday, January 19, 2024
You were a kind friend,at our thrift store here in Mountain Home ark
RIP
Debbie Hess
Friday, January 19, 2024
Prayers for the family. Heaven gained another angel. He was such a joyful and kind soul. I enjoyed working with him at the Bargain Box. My favorite saying of his whenever I asked for his help was “does this please you?”. He will be missed.
Cheryl Macumber
Friday, January 19, 2024
Jim was one of the best. So kind and thoughtful. An angel gone to heaven. He will be missed greatly.
With love,
Cheri
Jackie Broad
Thursday, January 18, 2024
I will always be grateful for Jim Whalen - a kind and supportive friend who always let me know how much he believed in me and my leadership abilities, even when I didn’t believe in myself. My life is richer for having known you, Mr. Jim.
Betty & Roger Gauthier
Thursday, January 18, 2024
Jim, you sure will be missed !! I finally listened to you & will try Mt. Home next winter .... but we're NOT gonna sell Naples, FL (yet!) What a great friend you have been, we looked forward to your visits in the back room of the Bargain Box.
God's lucky, he's got you now !!! We'll see you again some day.... but not too soon. !! Love ya Jim, Betty & Roger
Carol Chentnik
Thursday, January 18, 2024
My thoughts and prayers to Jim's family. Jim was such a blessing to know. He will be missed , always had a smile and a kind word for everyone.
Judy Shaffer
Wednesday, January 17, 2024
You will be terribly missed by everyone, my Friend ! My Angel on earth will be watching over all of us from Heaven!
Maggie Carnahan
Wednesday, January 17, 2024
So glad to have spent time volunteering at the Bargain Box with you. Always a great friend and amazing kind and generous
gentleman. You will be deeply missed. Rest in peace my dear friend.
Brenda Crook
Wednesday, January 17, 2024
Jim set a great example, it was an honor to have known him.
Patti Kaster
Tuesday, January 16, 2024
I volunteered with Jim at the Flippin Bargain Box. He was a kind and gentle man.
May God bless him.
Chuck and Karla Tyler
Monday, January 15, 2024
No words can express how heart breaking the loss of this dear soul will be to those of us blest to have known him. He gained his angel wings and leaves a legacy of kindness, inspiration, wisdom, great memories behind. Grateful to have known him. Thankful for his life. ?? Much love, Karla snd Chuck Tyler
Becky Rose
Monday, January 15, 2024
Jim was a blessing to everyone he came into contact with. He will be missed by all of us at Baxter Health.
Julia A Ratigan
Monday, January 15, 2024
A friend beyond a friend. My heart aches for the loss of someone who has been such an important part of my time as a volunteer at the Bargain Box. I will miss you so much. I am glad we had a chance to smile and laugh on your last visit to the BB.
Tim and Jacki Spotts
Monday, January 15, 2024
Our hearts are broken at your loss.