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1928

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2017

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4435 Frontier Trail

Austin, Texas

Raymond Whitaker Obituary

WHITAKER, Raymond Lee Raymond was born at Brackenridge Hospital in Austin, Texas on October 3, 1928 to Lee and Mae (Polk) Whitaker. He passed away on September 27, 2017 at his home in Austin just days before his 89th birthday. Raymond was preceded in death by his wife of 40 years Marie Gunn Whitaker and his wife of three years Mickey (Martha) Braun Whitaker. Raymond graduated from Austin High in 1946 and then joined the Texas Army National Guard in February 1947. He served in the Guard with the exception of tours of Active Duty and Active Duty for Training until his retirement as a Chief Warrant Officer Four on September 28, 1990. He was a member of Hill City Lodge 456, the Austin Scottish Rite Bodies, and the Cosmopolitan Club of Austin. He was a life member of the National Guard Association of Texas with life number #38. Raymond is survived by his wife Margaret Brown Whitaker, whom he married in December of 1999. As an honorary Dad and everyone's favorite Uncle, Raymond leaves behind numerous relatives and a huge circle of friends. Memorial services will be held at 2:00PM on Saturday, September 30, 2017 at Harrell Funeral Home, 4435 Frontier Trail, Austin, TX. A graveside service will not be held as Raymond's ashes/remains will be placed at Austin Memorial Park Cemetery at a later date. As a great humanitarian, Raymond had requested in lieu of flowers that a donation be made to his church: Berkeley United Methodist Church at 2407 Berkeley Avenue, Austin, Texas or a church or charity of your choice. Condolences may be sent to: www.harrellfuneralhomes.com.

Published by Austin American-Statesman on Sep. 29, 2017.
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A dignified, yet down-to-earth 'ol sweetie-pie. Will miss you and miss sharing same birthday.

Nancy and Ty Koch

October 1, 2017

We will miss you Pop...

Valori Benner

September 29, 2017

We will miss you Pop.

Valori Benner

September 29, 2017

Margaret, so sorry about cousin Raymond's passing. I have many fond memories to reflect on.

Kenny Polk

September 29, 2017

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