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THOMAS WALLACE WHITAKER Jr.

THOMAS WHITAKER Obituary

WHITAKER, THOMAS WALLACE JR. ELGIN, SC - A memorial service will be held at 11:00 a.m. Saturday, July 21, 2012, at Grace Episcopal Church in Camden. Rev. Phillip Whitehead and Rev. Charles Davis will officiate. Thomas Whitaker, 79, passed away July 2, 2012, at his home in Elgin, SC. Tom was a graduate of La Jolla High School in La Jolla, California, attended Cornell and San Diego State Universities, and served in the 14th Armored Cavalry Regiment of the United States Army. He worked for many years in the insurance industry and frequently did business with Lloyd's of London. Tom was preceded in death by his wife of 50 years, Suzanne D. Whitaker. He is survived by three children, Michael, Lisa, and David; six grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. Kornegay Funeral Home, Camden Chapel, is in charge of arrangements. Online condolences may be made to the Whitaker family by visiting wwwkornegayfuneral.com.

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Published by San Diego Union-Tribune on Jul. 15, 2012.

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Jackie Westfahl

July 17, 2012

My deepest sympathy to Tom's family....that he loved so much and was so proud of. To Hacky who brought him such happiness these last several years. To all Tom's LJHS '51 pals and classmates.....He was a loyal Viking and such a good guy. He loved the Lord and lived his Faith.....a precious friend.
Jackie Westfahl

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