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Donna White
January 3, 2025
Honorable Joseph Whitaker you are greatly missed.
Andrew Shannon
February 3, 2020
Greetings Regina Harrison, DyVeta Whitaker and Family:
I can't believe my good friend Joe is gone.
Joe and I were like oil and water, and we developed a wonderful friendship. We were also similar in a lot of ways because Joe was very passionate about the community.
Joe Whitaker was an ordinary man who did great things.
Joe was a true friend, an inspiration, and a political confidant. In fact, for a variety of reasons, we miss Joe today, and I personally wish that he was alive. Joe would certainly run for re-election again, if he were alive and yes, Joe would win!! Joe loved his family and his family loved him.
I truly miss Joe Whitaker.
Joe was my friend.
"SHANNON"
Donna
January 3, 2020
In loving memory of a wonderful person.
Donna White
January 23, 2019
Whitaker Family:
Please accept my condolences for the loss of your loved one. Joe was a remarkable man !! He will be missed !!
Henry Mitchell
January 23, 2019
It Is With Great SADNESS To Hear Of Your Loss. Such A Wonderful Example Of One To Look Up To For Reasons To Be A BETTER Man And Exemplify What It Means To Be A Great Father/Husband And Community Servant. May Your Family Be Blessed With PEACE,LOVE And JOY(For Memories Shared). Stay Strong In The Lord,Continue To Love Each MORE Than Ever From This Day Forward,For As He Has Done ALWAYS, The LORD Will Bring You Through Even This. Love And Prayers Are Being Sent Your Way.
David Game
January 20, 2019
I never met any of Joe's family but I had the pleasure of knowing Joe through his friendship with my father. Joe spoke at my Dad's funeral, indicative of the close friendship they had. He was a man I admired and felt privileged to know.
Nee-Nee Purcell
January 19, 2019
Sorry for your loss Uncle D. & Auntie Pam.
Anita Purcell
January 19, 2019
My Sincere Condolences To Your Family!
Marlene Cashwell
January 19, 2019
Uncle Joe, you were a godsend to the family. Especially coming by the house to check on mom and dad! You never came empty handed, feeding us and keeping us laughing! We will miss you, but it's a blessing that you will be with Aunt Sweet pea and the family. RIP
Carolyn Jenkins
January 19, 2019
My condolences to the Whitaker family. Dyveta you and your family are in my thoughts and prayers.
January 19, 2019
To Lamont and the Whitaker Family.Joe was a wonderful man and a special friend.I enjoyed the many years we worked together at Lowes.They were special times.May my prayers be with you and your Family.
Mike Lewis
Antonio Brinkley
January 19, 2019
Mrs. Regina Harrison and DyVeta Whitaker and family,
Dear Ms. Harrison, DyVeta and the entire Whitaker family,
We extend our family's heartfelt expressions of love and sympathy during the illness and transition of your beloved father, Councilman Joseph Whitaker.
Councilman Whitaker embodied a genuine gift of servitude and his heart to the citizens of Newport News, Virginia was evident in the philanthropic endeavors he exibited to people from all walks of life on the the Newport News, Virginia's peninsula.
The manifestation of his spiritual gifts of leadership in the political sphere spoke volumes and we are eternally grateful for him.
Although our hearts are saddened during your father's demise, please know that we shall always cover each of you with our unfailing love by being stewards for Christ as thus saith the Lord.
Councilman Whitaker has fought the good fight of faith and finished his course...may the indelible mark he's left his family and the citizens of Newport News, Virginia forever be etched in the sands of time.
Love always,
Mr. Antonio E. and Melissa Mears Brinkley & family
Ann Knox
January 18, 2019
To the Whitaker Family: My condolences due to the death of your loved one. He was a friend of mine and I will truly miss him and his antics. To God be the glory for the things he has done.
Ann Knox
January 18, 2019
To the Whitaker Family: Joseph will certainly be missed, he was a wonderful man and a good friend. To God be the Glory for the things he has done.
Dorlyne Washington
January 18, 2019
The C. Waldo Scott Center for H.O.P.E. extends its heartfelt sympathy with the family during this time of bereavement. We know that he is resting in the arms of The Almighty. Be strong and hold.
Deborah Sinclair
January 18, 2019
My prayers are for the Whitaker family. May you find solace knowing that he is resting at peace.
Brown Family 550-45street
January 18, 2019
To The Family : Our thoughts and prayers are with you. He is now absent from the body now presence with the Lord. He use to work with our Dad and went to school with our Mom. He spoke on behalf of the class at our Mom homegoing services. Rest on Mr. Whitaker with your beloved wife.
Nadine Knowlin
January 18, 2019
My thoughts and prayers are with the family during this difficult. Praying for your comfort. God bless and keep you.
Evelyn B Morgan
January 18, 2019
May he rest in peace
Teresa Dorsey
January 18, 2019
Rest In Peace Joe, you and your lovely wife are together again.
Ms. Loretta Anderson and Family
January 17, 2019
My deepest condolences to the family. May God bless you and give you strength and comfort during this difficult time.
Helen Parks
January 17, 2019
My deepest condolences to the Whitaker family in the loss of your Dear Father, Uncle, Brother grandpa. He really left an awesome legacy for the city.
Chuck Sister,
Helen
CynthiA Wilkerson
January 17, 2019
The Whitaker Family so sorry about your lost you have our most deepest condolences Cynthia Wilkerson and family Newport Newd and Hampton va
Jewel Anthony
January 17, 2019
May condolences to the Whitaker family, you're in my thought and prayers.
Andrew Shannon
January 17, 2019
Mrs. Regina Harrison and Ms. DyVeta Whitaker & Family
4611 Madison Avenue
Newport News, Virginia 23607
Dear Regina, DyVeta and Family Members:
On behalf of the Peninsula District Chapter of the Southern Christian Leadership Conference (SCLC), the Virginia State Unit SCLC and the Southeast Community Day Planning Committee, we offer our condolences to you and the members of your family.
Your father, and my good friend Joe, will be truly missed and his many contributions in the community and to his family.
We know that Joe loved his family, enjoyed his family, being together among friends, and he loved GOD. We also know that GOD loved Joseph Whitaker and GOD called His faithful servant Joseph Whitaker home to celebrate and join his beloved wife Viola Sweet Pea Whitaker in heaven!
It is my belief that GOD allowed you to share your father with the world and then GOD called your father home from labor to reward!!
May GOD continue to keep you and your family strong and provide comfort during this time of reflection.
Sincerely,
Andrew Shannon
Andrew Shannon, Founder and Organizer
Southeast Community Day Parade and Festival
SCLC State Vice President and Chapter President
Southern Christian Leadership Conference (SCLC)
Annette Crawley
January 17, 2019
Prayers and blessings to the family. Mr. Joe was a good man.
O. H. Smith & Son Funeral Home
January 17, 2019
Offering our deepest condolences during this difficult time.
Brenda Baker
January 12, 2019
Rest In Peace Uncle Joe! You were a good brother to my dad Littlebuddy and a good brother in law to my mom Cat! Always visiting and checking on them and feeding them! Thanks for the time and laughter! You and Aunt Sweatpea are together now!
sandra pittman Randall
January 11, 2019
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow. The Randall family. ❤
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