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Michael Whitaker Obituary

NEWPORT NEWS - Michael Anthony Whitaker, Sr., 58. Entered eternal rest on August 12, 2014. A native of Newport News and retired Army Veteran. He is survived by a host of loving, caring family and friends. Arrangements by Cooke Bros. Funeral Chapel Newport News. We love you Mike. We will "Stay Strong" in your honor.

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Published by Daily Press on Aug. 17, 2014.

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Denise Brown Richardson

August 11, 2020

Remembering Michael

Karen and Family "Stay Strong"
Huggs

August 24, 2014

rest in peace, my brother...timlite, from atlantic city nj

yvonne williams

August 23, 2014

It saddens my heart to know we have lost another family member. May God give us all peace as we remember our love ones.

Love to all
Yvonne Whitaker Williams & family

August 23, 2014

It sadden my heart to know another Whitaker has left us. May God give us all peace when we loose our love ones.
Love to all.
Yvonne Whitaker Williamsg

Sheila Stith

August 20, 2014

Sorry for your loss, may God continue to wrap his loving arms around the Whitaker family in their time of bereavement. Prayers going up????

Ann Knox

August 19, 2014

Whitaker Family,
You have my deepest sympathy during the lost of your loved one. Sometimes life doesn't seem fair, but God knows when to intervene. May God continue to bless the family and keep you in his care. Praying for your hearts to be at peace.

The Hundley Family

August 19, 2014

We are so sorry to hear of the loss of Michael, may the Lord continue to wrap his mighty arms around the family and I pray that you find comfort in the beautiful memories that you hold close to your heart.

Psalms 121:1-3 KJV
I will lift up mine eyes unto the hills, from whence cometh my help. My help cometh from the Lord , which made heaven and eartyh. He will not suffer thy foot to be moved: he that keepeth thee will not slumber.

Barbara Bowen

August 19, 2014

Dearest Karen,
I am so sorry for your family's loss. Just remember "Earth has no sorrow that heaven cannot heal". May God continue to bless you and your family. You are more so in my prayers at this time.

Alice Artis

August 18, 2014

Our prayers are with your family, as you send your love on home. I pray that God continue to protect you and your family.

Pastor William & Patricia Ruffin, Jr.

August 18, 2014

To Karen, Brenda and the entire Whitaker Family:
We are extending our deepest heartfelt sympathy for the loss of your loved one. May God's comfort and peace sustain your hearts and souls during this sad and difficult time.

Renee Sturdivant

August 18, 2014

We are sadden by your loss and you and family are in our prayers. We send this on behalf of our late Mother (Berth Lorene Whitaker Mclaughlin)and her children, Gary, Kevin, & Renee

Deloris, Doris, Jimmie, Denise, Doreen ~Brown~

August 18, 2014

To Our Dear Friend Karen,
We are so sorry to hear of your brother Michael passing, please know you are in our thoughts and that we love you...you brought so much sunshine in our lives when our mother passed. Even in times of darkness there's always a rainbow.
Much love to your entire family

Hillary Hill

August 18, 2014

"Your still in my fave 5!" My Unc always told me that!!! To know I won't ever hear him say that again is unreal!! I'll miss and love him forever! I'm so sorry and at a true lost for words....Aunt Sylvia, Michael, and OB I love y'all!!

Dawn Pettit

August 18, 2014

Sylvia, Michael and OB...im so very sorry for your loss. I am truly heart broken for you. All my prayers and thoughts are with you while you go through this difficult time.

James Moore

August 18, 2014

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

Carl & Martha Jones

August 17, 2014

Our Prayers are with you. Sorry for your loss.

Audra Nero

August 17, 2014

My condolences and prayers are with you and your family.
Peace Be Still!!!

Mary Ann Parker

August 17, 2014

My condolences go out to my friend Bren and your family, I am so sorry for your loss but God will give you the strength to make it through these difficult days, I love you Bren and I am here for you with whatever you may need.

August 17, 2014

Robin l. Jones -Gone much,much too soon. I will always remember you for the kind and gentle soul you are. Fly high Mike. Love always.

Tonni Jones

August 17, 2014

Rest in Paradise Mike.Sorry for ur loss.To the Whitaker family.

Tyrone M Dawson

August 17, 2014

I would like to extend my condolences to the Whitaker family during your time of grief and you all are in my prayers. Mike will always be remembered by me as my St. John's parking lot quarterback! Mike will always be remembered by me in very good terms and as a gentle, caring, neighborhood friend. Always fond memories. Gone, sadly missed, but will never be forgotten. Later Brother!

Patricia Whitaker

August 17, 2014

Herb, Sylvia, Lil Mike, O'Brian, Cat, Lil Buddy, and Family, you are all in my prayers I am so sorry, and I pray that God will give you strength and peace, during this hurt filled time. Mike was a sweet man, and will be missed. May you find comfort in knowing that earth has no sorrow that heaven cannot heal. Please Know that you are truly loved.

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