Wilson C. Whitaker passed away on Saturday, January 18, 2014, in Austell, GA. He was born on December 10, 1928, in Enfield, NC to parents Hubert Mahaney Whitaker & Nina Vinson Whitaker, and was the youngest of five siblings – Emma, Lilly, Nina, & Hubert, his twin brother. He graduated from Enfield High School in 1947 and shortly thereafter joined the US Air Force, serving as a Second Lieutenant from August 21, 1950 to June 20 1955. During his sterling military career, Wilson bravely served his country by piloting twenty-six combat missions during the Korean War. After an honorable discharge in 1955, he returned to college on the GI Bill and graduated with a Bachelor's Degree in Industrial Engineering from North Carolina State University in 1959.
His spent more than two decades in industry, with distinguished career turns at The International Harvester Company, and Grove Manufacturing Company, respectively. Next, Wilson worked as a successful broker and investor with Chicora Real Estate in Myrtle Beach, SC, before launching Whitaker & Co., Associates in Real Estate in 1986. Committed to a life of devoting his time in service to others, Wilson was a longtime member of Rotary International, serving as president of the Rotary Club of Conway, SC, from 1978-1979, and named Rotary Club Man of the Year in 1984. Wilson, with Jacque, his loving wife of sixty years, enjoyed his retirement years in Cashiers, NC, traveling and spending time with family.
Wilson is survived by his wife, Jacqueline Stone Whitaker; his son, Wilson Cary Whitaker, II and daughter-in-law Irene, and their two sons, Wilson Cary Whitaker, III (Trey) & Myles; his son, John Stone Whitaker and daughter-in-law Julie, and their two children, Mark & Catherine; his son, Matthew Lawrence Whitaker and life partner, Patrick Wallace; and his siblings, Emma Whitaker Thompson of Topsail, NC, and Nina Whitaker Beavans, of Enfield, NC. Funeral services will be held at Whitaker's Chapel near Enfield, NC, on Saturday, January 25, 2014 at 11:30AM. Burial will follow at Whitaker's Chapel Church Cemetery.
Local arrangements are being handled by Massey Funeral Home in Roanoke Rapids, NC.
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We are so sorry for your loss. Your kindness shown to us many so years ago has always been an inspiration. May God bless you and strengthen you during the days ahead.
Tommy and Ginger Jackson
January 28, 2014
Jacque and family,
I am so sorry to hear of Whit's death. I hope you have healing in the days ahead. Will be thinking of you.
Rev. Dr. Ron Bradley, (former hospice chaplain, Mercy Hospice)
January 26, 2014
So sorry to hear of your loss. I know Wilson will forever live on in the hearts of all that he has touched. May God comfort you and give you peace.
January 26, 2014
Please except my condolences. I am very sorry for your loss. May the God of all comfort be with you during this difficult time. Lean on Him for support through prayer and reading his word the Bible daily.
PG
January 25, 2014
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
Eg
January 23, 2014
Whit was one of the good--No,make that one of the great guys in life.
January 22, 2014
I'm sorry for your loss Jacque. Whit was one of my favorite people. An unforgettable person for sure. i loved his passion and energy.
Trip Lawton.
January 22, 2014
RIP Airman !!!!
Wayne Williams - USMC
January 22, 2014
I am so very sad to hear of Whit's passing. What a great man and friend. May God give you His peace and comfort. Pat Henry
January 22, 2014
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