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Frederick Whittaker Obituary

Frederick A. Whittaker, 92, of Roanoke, Va., died on Thursday, November 26, 2009. He was preceded in death by his wife, Elizabeth S. Whittaker. He was a Locomotive Engineer with 40 years of service with N & W Railway. Surviving are his daughters, Margaret W. Pitts and husband, Mike, of Watkinsville, Ga., and Elizabeth Garner, of Roanoke; and sisters, Virginia Whittaker, of Eggleston, Va., and Estelle Woodbury and husband, Harold, of Pearisburg. The family will receive friends on Monday, November 30, 2009, at Raleigh Court Presbyterian Church from 4 to 6 p.m. where a memorial service will be held 10 a.m. on Tuesday, December 1, 2009, with Dr. Tupper Garden officiating. Interment will follow at Sunrise Memorial Gardens, Rich Creek, Va., at 2 p.m. Memorial contributions may be made to the Virginia Museum of Transportation, 303 Norfolk Avenue, Roanoke, Va. 24016, Raleigh Court Presbyterian Church or the charity of your choice. Arrangements by Oakey's South Chapel, 540-989-3131.

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Published by Roanoke Times from Nov. 27 to Nov. 29, 2009.

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December 2, 2009

Our thoughts and prayers are with you today and in the days to come as you celebrate a life well lived. It was our pleasure to serve with Fred at Raleigh Court Presbyterian Church. In his gentle way we were guided by him. Tom and Nancy Hord

November 30, 2009

To the Family

May you find comfort in the many wonderful memories that you may have of your father. We, the employees of the deli at Kroger towers will always

remember how your father would stop by to order dinner and to chat awhile. He always made sure to speak to each of us and ask how things were going with us. If we can be of any help to you please don't hesitate to call us.


Andrea Trent and the Kroger Deli-Bakery Deptment

Kirk & Judy Gibson

November 28, 2009

Dear Betty, Peggy and family,
Our hearts go out to you in the earthly loss of Fred. He was one of the most caring and thoughtful people we've ever had the good fortune to know. We pray that God will give all of you comfort during this difficult time and help you through it, as only He can do. May it help to know that he is walking with Jesus and reunited with his Elizabeth now, in paradise forever. Love, Kirk & Judy Gibson

Michael Fitzgerald

November 28, 2009

It was a blessing to be next door to Fred for 42 years, he was my adopted grandfather and a real hero to our neighborhood.

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