James Whiteaker

James Whiteaker

James Whiteaker Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers on Oct. 6, 2010.
James Arthur Whiteaker ROCK HILL, S.C. Mr. James Arthur Whiteaker, 75, passed away Monday, Oct. 4, 2010, at the Wayne T. Patrick Hospice House. A graveside service will be 2 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 7, 2010, at Grandview Memorial Park - Hollis Lakes with Mr. Gene Phillips and Reverend Ron Richardson officiating. Born in Bristol Tennessee, Mr. Whiteaker was the son of the late Henry Chapman Whiteaker and the late Mary Blevins Whiteaker. He was a member of First Baptist Church and served in the U. S. Marine Corps. Mr. Whiteaker was retired from Bowater, Inc. as a millwright. Mr. Whiteaker is survived by his stepmother, Frances Whiteaker of Rock Hill; his son, Mike Whiteaker and his fiancee', Patti Ferrell of Rock Hill; his daughter, Kathi W. Carter and husband, David of Catawba, S.C.; his brother, Joe Whiteaker of Rock Hill; his sister, Judy Gaffney of Longs, S.C.; four grandchildren, Jamie Carter, Brian Carter, Tyger Whiteaker, and John Winston Whiteaker; and one great-grandchild, Brooklyn Carter. The family will receive friends from 6 until 7:30 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 6, 2010, at Greene Funeral Home Northwest Chapel, 2133 Ebenezer Road, Rock Hill, SC; and other times at the home of his daughter and son-in-law, Kathi and David Carter, 1525 Deer Run Road, Catawba, SC. Memorials may be made to Hospice & Community Care, P.O. Box 993, Rock Hill, SC 29731

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October 9, 2010

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October 8, 2010

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October 8, 2010

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Jennifer Rhodes

October 9, 2010

To the Carter and Whiteaker Families, You are all in my thoughts and prayers. Mr. Jim was a wonderful man and will be missed terribly. He always brought happiness to those around him with his bright smiling face. I am honored to have known him and what a great family he has. He was loved dearly and will never be forgotten!!

Gary & Tina Whiteaker

October 8, 2010

Whiteaker Family
As I read the entries in the guest book, it is obvious to me that Jim Whiteaker was a beloved father and family man. I am the son of Gary St. John Whiteaker, Henry and Mary's brother, and Ruby Whiteaker. My father passed away before I was 2, but I will always remember my mother telling me what a good man Henry was, and obviously he raised his son the same way. I am truly sorry for your loss, and I am also sorry that we haven't remained in contact over the years. I will pray for your family and please know that we feel your sadness and sorrow, and that we know that God has provided an unimaginable place, so great, and where we will all see each other again.

October 8, 2010

Our prayer are with all the family. We loved Jim and will miss him.
Ken & Carol Ann Mabry

Juanita Crosby

October 7, 2010

My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.

Sandra (Sandi) Lowery (LaBarge)

October 7, 2010

To Jim's Family,
I had no idea Jim was not well.I saw him last spring and had a great conversation with him. Unfortunately, I saw this announcement too late to come by to express my condolences. He was a wonderful person and will be missed.

Lisa Noecker

October 7, 2010

Kathi, David, Jamie, Brian and Brooklyn,

Mr. Whiteaker was a bright light in the world--he loved his Tigers, he loved to travel, but most of all he loved his family and was proud of all of you, and of course, Mike and the boys.

Jeff, Carter, Eliza and I are holding you close in our hearts and in our prayers.

Love you.

Ann Jaeck

October 6, 2010

To the family of "Big Jim",
We were members of First Baptist for years and we hold a special place in our hearts for him. We love him dearly and have missed seeing him. We moved to Ohio and haven't been able to see him. When we moved churches and returned, Big Jim was the first one to come over and hug me to welcome us back. He was a unbelievable man and so very caring. He was a teaser, for sure, and we loved to aggravate each other. Our little girls just thought the world of him, too. It saddens me to know that this world is without him, but I know that he is in heaven having a blast.

Know that each of you are in the prayers of our family.
Love and prayers,
Ann Jaeck and family
(Todd, Ann, Sara, Lexsi, and Morgan)

Thomas Osborne

October 6, 2010

Our sympathy goes to the family of Jim. He was one of the best coworker that I worked with at Bowaters. He will never leave my heart. My wife has great love for him, when he went somewhere he always brought a spoon back to her. May God be with you always. From our hearts, Tommie and Thelma Osborne, Myrtle Beach , S.C,

Fred & Mary Wheeler

October 6, 2010

We would like to offer our deepest condolences on the passing of Jim. We saw a couple of years ago for the first time since high school graduation, and had a pleasant visit with him. He will be greatly missed.

and old classmate from RHHS class of '53

Mark Kulpinski

October 6, 2010

To the Whiteaker family :

I am sorry for your families loss of a great man and father and grandfather also a friend to many...I knew Jim as ( Big Jim ) he always welcomed me into his home or onto his side yard where we would always sit in his lawn chairs and talk for hours on the worlds issues...I will take these memories with me of a great elderly person and hold on to them...Big Jim you will be missed.......

Mark Kulpinski

Fort Mill S.C

Rosa Beverly

October 6, 2010

So sorry to hear of Jimmy's passing. I am the daughter of Gary and Ruby Whiteaker. I have such fond memories of Uncle Henry and Aunt Mary, Judy and Joe. My brother, Gary Whteaker, and my sister, Janice Davis, were also sorry. Our prayers are with you. Love to you all, Rosa Beverly.

Buddy May

October 6, 2010

My deepest sympathy to the family of Jimmy. Jimmy was a long time friend and especially before and during high school. He was a gentle and caring indiviual, ready and willing to help those in need. Joe, I hope you and family are doing well and my heart felt cares in the loss of your brother. May the Holy Spirit be with each of the family members in this time of sorrow and loss of a loved one.

Patti Garrison

October 6, 2010

Kathi and family,

I am so sorry to learn of the death of your dad. This is a difficult time as I know from experience. Please know that you are in my prayers and will continue to be. With sympathy.

Don Elseroad

October 6, 2010

In recognition of James Whiteaker's Honorable Service in the United States Marine Corps, the members of the SSgt Walter F. 'Trae' Cohee III Detachment # 115, Salisbury, MD of the Marine Corps League would like to extend our appreciation and gratitude for his service to God, Country and Corps as well as our sincere condolences to his family.

SEMPER FIDELIS

Don Elseroad
Staff Sergeant USMC (Ret)
MCL Detachment # 115

October 6, 2010

With Our Deepest Sympathy...

CENTURY BUILDING PRODUCTS, ROCK HILL

Anne Graham

October 6, 2010

Kathy and family,
I am much saddened by the death of my friend Jim. I always thought a lot of him, so friendly. He made my family and I feel right at home at FBC. I am praying for you all. God bless.
With sympathy.
Anne Graham FBC/PMC

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