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Odell Whitaker Obituary
Odell Whitaker, Jr. was called home on Tuesday, September 2, 2008. He was 44 years old. Odell was a lifelong resident of Ellenville NY.
Born on June 16, 1964 in Ellenville NY, he is the son of the late Odell Whitaker Sr. and Lillie Mae Whitaker. He is a graduate of Ellenville High School.
He is survived by his lifelong companion, Barbara Alloway of Ellenville; his sisters: Mae Holland, Bessie Mae Norman, and Jeanette Whitaker, all of Monticello, and Flora Mae Caldwell of Atlanta, GA; his brothers: Lewis Whitaker of Monticello, and Thomas Whitaker and Frank Lee Peterson of Ellenville. Odell Jr. also leaves behind a host of nieces, nephews and friends. He was predeceased by two brothers: Edward Whitaker Sr. and Glen Whitaker, and a sister, Patricia Whitaker.
Visitation will be held on Monday, September 8, from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the New Testament Church of Jesus Christ, 39 Clinton Ave., in Ellenville. His funeral service will begin at 1 p.m. at the church with The Rev. Raymond Younger officiating. Burial will follow in the Fantinekill Cemetery in Ellenville.
Arrangements are under the direction of the VanInwegen-Kenny, Inc. Funeral Home of Monticello. For additional information please visit www.kennyfuneralhome.com or 845-794-4141.
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Todd Glover
January 16, 2023
He was a good friend of mine and will never be forgotten.
Priscilla Thomas-Cole
September 11, 2008
My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
Steve Grundt
September 8, 2008
My heart goes out to you at this time and in the days ahead.
Kim north
September 7, 2008
Take comfort in knowing that now you have a special guardian angel to watch over you.
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