Henry Whitley Tribute
Mr. James Henry Whitley, 94 of Horton, Alabama, was born on June 2, 1931, to Henry Grady and Mavis Gunter Whitley and passed away on September 2, 2025. He was a devoted family man that supported his church, community and family his entire life. Farming was his chosen way of living and he produced all commodities in his career. Mr. Whitley is survived by his loving wife of 75 years, Jane Whitley; his son and daughter-in-law, Jimmy and Kathy Whitley; his son, Timothy Whitley; his grandson and spouse, James Ray and Natalie Whitley; his great grandchildren, Jackson Henry Whitley, Rayna Whitley, and Max Whitley; and his sister-in-law, Rebecca Whitley. Many great Red Angus breeders have been involved with the SERAA Grasstime for the past 35 years and none have contributed to the interest and success of this auction more than the Whitley family. Henry was steadfast in his love for Red Angus cattle and the people who raised them. This 2026 SERAA Grasstime catalog is dedicated to Henry Whitley.
Sale Manager Letter
Welcome to the 35th Annual Grasstime Auction To say the SERAA Grasstime auction has stood the test of time would be a major understatement. After 35 consecutive years (take out 2020 Covid year), there have been a lot of great Red Angus breeders and cattle represented through the Cullman Stockyard sale ring. If you have never experienced the atmosphere of the “SERAA Gathering” in Cullman, Alabama, you owe it to yourself to come join the comradeship. The U.S. beef market in the spring of 2026 is certainly continuing to set records in beef prices and cattlemen and women’s enthusiasm across the nation is as high as I’ve ever seen it. With the lowest cowherd inventory since 1951, the future for anyone willing and able to be in the cattle business looks extremely bright and profitable. As the U.S. cattle producer begins to rebuild the herd, nothing fits the criteria better than Red Angus cattle and the great Red Angus “momma cow”! With superior mother & milking ability, docility, carcass quality in their calves and RED HIDE HEAT TOLERANCE , nothing makes a better beef cow for the Southeast parts of the United States than Red Angus. This 35th offering of SERAA Grasstime Red Angus genetics is one of the best I’ve ever seen. The information for each consignor is listed on every lot in this catalog and I encourage you to reach out and gain more details on these animals and the operations that have produced them. I also would like to personally invite you to the SERAA Banquet and meeting on Friday evening. This event highlights the Donation Semen Auction, a SERAA meeting and an outstanding meal with fellow Red Angus breeders across the region.
If you cannot attend the auction on April 4th, please join us and bid live during the sale on DVAuction or contact one of our outstanding ringmen/buyer representatives to place your bids.
It is truly a pleasure to be the sale manager & auctioneer for this 35th annual event and I look forward to seeing you in Cullman, Alabama.
Best Regards, Kyle Gilchrist
WELCOME!
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