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Robert Donald Whitacre, 71, of Gordonsville, died Tuesday, November 17, 2009, at the University of Virginia Medical Center.
He was born on May 20, 1938, in Winchester, a son of the late Caudy Leo Whitacre and Mae Eunice Grubbs Whitacre.
Mr. Whitacre is survived by his wife, Amelie Goodloe Whitacre of Gordonsville; one daughter, Cheryl Clem and her husband, Rex, of Slanesville, West Virginia; one son, Robert M. Whitacre of Falls Church; two brothers, Delmas Whitacre and his wife, Suzanne, of Manassas and John Whitacre of Manassas; one sister, Edwina Peer of Manassas; one grandson, Terry R. Milligan; two step daughters, Lorraine Lamb and her husband, Bill, of Earlysville, Nancy Parker and her husband, Greg, of Fredericksburg; one stepson, Edward Walker of Harrisonburg; and a host of nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by one son, Richard D. Whitaker; one brother, Leo Whitacre; two sisters, Winona Shirley and Shirley Shirley.
A memorial service will be held at a later date.
Preddy Funeral Home of Gordonsville is assisting the family.
This obituary was originally published in the Daily Progress.
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JIM GREER
November 22, 2009
I have lots of memories of Don back years ago; Me, Rick and Bob Cook all rode out WVA one night going to a Bluegrass Jam And we were all singing "It's all Over NowBaby Blue" with each of us singing a part. Anyway we got out there and everyone was already in bed. Well we turned around and drove back. Don really enjoyed the music and he always supported Rick when he was in the music business. And I know he was proud of him. Don was a BIG man with a big heart to go with it. We'll never forget Don and I pray that God will give all of you strength during this difficult time.
Very Sincerely,
JIMMY & BERNADINE GREER
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