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WHITTAKER,John "Jack" JOHN "JACK" HARCOURT WHITTAKER John "Jack" Harcourt Whittaker passed peacefully, after a short illness, in the early hours of Tuesday November 13, 2012 at his home in Roswell, Georgia. Jack was born in Orlando, Florida on April 5th 1929 to John Samuel Whittaker and Alice Fairman Whittaker. For over 64 years, he was married to the love of his life, Patsy Bertram Whittaker. A Georgian since 1946, he graduated from the Atlanta Boys High School and went on to have a successful career in the corrugated paper industry. During his sales career he lived in Trumbull, Connecticut, Jacksonville, Florida and Atlanta working for Diamond International, Stone Container and the St. Joe Paper Company. Jack, a longtime resident of Roswell, was an avid gardener and generously shared his delicious tomatoes and blueberries with neighbors, friends and family. He enjoyed extensive travels with his wife and fishing with his son. He particularly loved watching University of Georgia and Atlanta Falcons football games. He was a Coca-Cola memorabilia collector and spent many hours researching and finding unique and rare pieces. Jack was a devoted member of Peachtree Christian Church and could be found on the sixth pew on the right hand side of the church on any given Sunday. He and Patsy were married there by Dr. Robert Burns in June of 1948 and witnessed many family celebrations and events over the years at the church. Surviving are his wife Patsy Bertram Whittaker, his daughter and his son in-law; Diane and Mark Jones; his son Robin Whittaker, his grandchildren, Jeffrey Malone, Stephanie Malone, Britni Whittaker and his great grandson Connor Malone. He also leaves behind sister and brother in-laws; Virginia Stillman, Hugh and Dee Bertram, Carolyn Harrelson, Kati and Cary Evans as well as many nieces, nephews and cousins. A celebration of his life will take place at 2:00 on Thursday, November 15th 2012 at the Chapel at Peachtree Christian Church, 1580 Peachtree Street NW Atlanta 30309. A reception will follow at the church. Those that would like to share in his memory - in lieu of flowers - can donate to The Heritage Fund at Peachtree Christian Church or to The Atlanta Mission.
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Miss you Dad! Love you so much!!
Diane Jones
Family
November 8, 2023
We were neighbors of Jack and Patsy Whitaker for fourteen years. We could not have asked for a more helpful person than Jack. His knowledge of everything was mighty helpful. We hope the memories his life will somehow comfort Patsy and his family. We send our sincere condolences.
Barbara/Stephen Tiedeman
November 24, 2012
Love you dad, will miss your smile and humor, you touched so many lives in so many different ways, I know the Lord has brought you on board to grow some Cherokee purple tomatoes! I will always love you with all my heart!
Diane
November 17, 2012
Papa, you were the best papa anyone could ever ask for. I'm going to miss you so very much. You shaped who I am today. You will never be forgotten and I will remember you everyday for the rest of my life.
For if we live, we live to the Lord, and if we die, we die to the Lord. So then, whether we live or whether we die, we are the Lord's. Romans 14:8
Britni Whittaker
November 15, 2012
The Love that Jack felt for Patsy,is one that everyone would wish for,to share 64 married years with a special person is just so very rare. You will be missed by so many family members,Quote,"It is our Love that makes the loss of death so painful.But it is also love that makes life itself worth living. I will miss you so much,thanks for all the good times. May God be with you .
Carolyn Harrelson
November 15, 2012
Dad love u and will always miss your smile and love for family :)
Robin Whittaker
November 15, 2012
May the friends and family rely on the God of all comfort. (Psalm 145:18,19)
(Psalm 145:18,19)
November 14, 2012
When I think of Uncle Jack, I think of his laughter, which was very contagious. He loved life and I think he lived it to the fullest. I will miss him.
Jenny Fiori
November 14, 2012
There was nothing like Uncle Jack's smile - just thinking of it now, brings a smile to my face. I loved his positive nature and his laugh, which could be heard throughout the house. We will miss you so much Uncle Jack, especially at family gatherings like Thanksgiving, when we stood in line to get a scoop of the best macaroni and cheese in the world! (even though he never promised it would be low-calorie - it was always so worth it!) Tomatoes will never be as good as they were from your garden, although you inspired me, so I will vow every summer to try to get close as I plant my garden.
Your loss will forever leave an empty space in our hearts, but I will carry loving memories forever. Special love to my Aunt Patsy, and cousins Diane and Rob - I love you all very much.
Kim Childs
November 14, 2012
My Uncle Jack will be so very missed. His smile, his laugh and wry sense of humor was always a happy addition to our many family events over the years. He was always fun to be around. He was always dressed in crisply pressed clothes and looked sharp no matter the occasion. His famous meatballs and macaroni cheese will be fondly remembered every year at Thanksgiving..we will all try to fill his culinary shoes. I was so honored to know and love my Uncle Jack and will continue to be there for my Aunt Patsy and cousins Rob and Diane.
Denise Elsbree Smith
November 14, 2012
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