Christopher Michael "Birdman" Whitlock

Christopher Michael “Birdman” Whitlock, 53, of Hogansville, passed away Sunday, March 29, 2026, in Forsyth.

Birdman was born October 20, 1972, in Newnan and was employed as a carpenter. A loving brother, brother in-law, and uncle, he was known to be a jokester, enjoyed woodcarving, was an animal lover, and was previously employed as a dog groomer.

Preceded in death by his mother, Judy Johnson Whitlock, his survivors include his sister and brother in-law, Lori and Jon Robert McCollum of Hogansville; brothers and sister in-law, Wade Whitlock of Newnan, William Pierce Whitlock, Jr. (Michelle) of Loris, SC; his father and step-mother, William Pierce and Joann Whitlock, also of Loris; and several nieces, nephews, great-nieces, and great-nephews.

A memorial service will be conducted at 6:00 p.m., Tuesday, April 7, in the Chapel of Claude A. McKibben and Sons Funeral Home in Hogansville, with the Reverend Russell Arrington officiating.

The family will receive friends at the funeral home 5:00 p.m. until 6:00 p.m., Tuesday, prior to the service.

Condolences may be expressed at www.mckibbenfuneralhome.com

Claude A. McKibben and Sons Funeral Home in in charge of arrangements.