Whipp – Walter Ritchie Whipp, age 81, of Callahan, Florida passed away on September 12, 2021. He was born on May 23, 1940 in Callahan, FL to Shannon Leslie Whipp and Elizabeth Turner Whipp.  Walter and the love of his life, Carolyn wed on July 24, 1965 and shared 56 beautiful years together.  Two of Walter's accomplishments in life were serving in the United States Navy and pursuing a career as a truck driver for 45 years.   He was proud of his 2 million miles, no accident record. Walter was an avid farmer who enjoyed fishing and gardening. He was a Godly man and long-time member of Glen Hill Primitive Baptist Church in Glen St. Mary, FL. Walter was a loyal and devoted husband, father, brother, and grandfather who will be missed dearly. He was preceded in death by his parents; daughter, Kelly Whipp Nelson; son, Jason Whipp; sisters, Maedean Scarbrough, Helen Cooper; brothers, Shannon Whipp, Leslie Whipp.

Walter leaves behind his loving wife, Carolyn Jones Whipp; sons; Shannon (Robyn) Whipp, John (Cassandra) Whipp; grandchildren, Jason Whipp, Nathanael Whipp, Jeremiah Whipp, John Michael Whipp, Allesandra Whipp, Johne Nelson, Eric (Kristen) Nelson, Brittnay (Michael) Adams; 3 great grandchildren.

The pallbearers will be Jason Whipp, Nathanael Whipp, Jeremiah Whipp, John Michael Whipp, Johne Nelson, and Eric Nelson. Honorary pallbearers will be Steven Bennett and Ricky Handly.

A Burial for Walter will be held on Thursday, September 16, 2021 at 9 a.m. at Jacksonville National Cemetery.  A Service will follow at 12 p.m. at Glen Hill Primitive Baptist Church in Glen St. Mary, FL with Elder Arnold Johns and Ted Crews officiating. Family will receive friends on Wednesday, September 15, 2021 from 6-8 p.m. at Nassau Funeral Home. The arrangements are under the care and direction of Nassau Funeral Home, 541720 US-1, Callahan, Florida 32011. 904-879-1770. Visit www.nassaufh.com to sign the family's guest book.