In memory of

James "Jim" Coit Whitlock Jr

Washington D.C., DC

August 19, 1939 - June 6, 2022

Aug 19, 1939 - Jun 6, 2022

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In memory of

James "Jim" Coit Whitlock Jr

Passed

June 6, 2022
Born

August 19, 1939
Resided

Washington D.C., DC

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While not a best seller Jim thought it would be a fun hobby to write and publish a book on Chinese Chinese characters in Korean. This was a first and remarkably he spoke neither language. Below is a link to his book.

https://www.amazon.com/Chines…

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As printed in the November 2022 Foreign Service Journal.

James Coit Whitlock Jr., 82, a retired Foreign Service officer, died peacefully on June 8, 2022.

Born in 1939 in Johnson City, Tenn., Mr. Whitlock was raised in Maxton, B.C. Upon graduating from Duke University in 1961, he joined the U.S. Foreign Service as a political officer. He served in Uganda, where he met his equally adventurous wife, Carol; India; the Dominican Republic; Denmark; Germany, where …

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We are planning a celebration of life for Jim Whitlock in late Spring early June to commemorate the 1 ear since his passing in Washington DC at the Oak Grove chapel in Georgetown. This will be followed by a luncheon at one of his favorite restaurants, Old Europe. There will also be a virtual version of his life celebration.