Gerald Whitworth

Gerald “Jerry” David Whitworth, 91, passed away peacefully Oct. 8, 2026. He was born Dec. 24, 1934, at home near Windsor to Hazel Hortense Ragar and Otto Paul Whitworth. He was the elder of two children. Gerald was married to Donna Ruth Davidson of Clinton and had two sons, Gerald Curtis and Terry Kim.

In 1954, he was drafted into the U.S. Army. After six weeks of basic training, he was shipped from the United States to Germany. He was an excellent marksman and was part of the Army sharpshooting team, traveling around Europe doing skill shooting. During this time, he also served as acting sergeant for the base unit police in Germany.

Returning home in 1956, he was offered a position working for his cousin, Bud Ragar, in the drywall business. He spent the next few years learning this trade until he started his own business, Whitworth Construction, in Excelsior Springs.

Jerry had a deep love for the outdoors. He loved dogs and raised many Brittany spaniel hunting dogs. He enjoyed hunting, fishing and mushroom hunting.

A fan of the Kansas City Chiefs, he spent game time with family and friends, enjoying a meal and cheering for the team.

Gerald was involved in his community and could be seen around the area with Charley, his beloved dog.

Gerald was preceded in death by his parents, the aforementioned Hazel and Otto Whitworth; grandson, Lucas Jackson Whitworth; and sister, Dorothy Mae French.

In addition to his aforementioned sons, Gary Curtis Whitworth and Terry Kim Hutson (Rebecca), survivors include his grandchildren, Lindsey Whitworth (Lucas), Caleb Whitworth (Brynn), Rebekha Aikens, Kyly Hutson and Libby Neelly; nephew, Gary French; and nieces, Terry Russell and Sheree Poole.

Other survivors include his great-grandchildren: Kennedy Whitworth, Reagan Whitworth, Benjamin Whitworth, Hudson Whitworth, Devin Hamilton, Savannah Trujillo and Austin Hamilton. His great-great-grandchild and many cousins also survive.

Jerry was a collector of fine items – watches, fountain pens, guns and cars. He enjoyed coin collecting and many other things that caught his eye.

He will be deeply missed by all who knew and loved him.

The funeral service will be held at 10 a.m. Friday, Oct. 16, at Bross & Spidle Funeral Home and Monuments, 217 W. Broadway, Excelsior Springs, followed by a 1:30 p.m. graveside service at Laurel Oak Cemetery in Windsor.