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John Whitaker Obituary
Johnny leaves two aunts, Suzanne Jolley-Eldridge and her husband Coleman Eldridge and Shirley Clash; his loving godmother, Arelia Evans; three adopted grandchildren, Ivanna, Derrick, Jr., and D'ana Holloway; his nephew, William Mark Outlaw; godsons, Ronnie Jenkins and Howard Crumpler, Jr.; goddaughters, Tineka Jenkins, Ginger Stewart, and Margaret LeCler; a longtime friend, Carolyn Thornton; special friends and care givers, Leola Miles and Clifford Batson; long time neighbors and friends, Mark and Rita O'Donnell; The Seven Magnificent Women of Maryland; and a host of cousins and friends.
His family will receive friends on Saturday, March 18, 10-11 a.m., with a Celebration of Life at 11 a.m., at Mount Olive Church Ministries, 20 Battles St., Hartford.
Burial will follow in Silver Lane Cemetery, East Hartford.
To read the full obituary or leave a condolence for his family, please visit www.carmonfuneralhome.com
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Teresa Gordon
March 22, 2023
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
Sharon
March 17, 2023
May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived. The Tyler family
Akim Smith
March 17, 2023
I didn't know Johnny Whitaker that well at all.. but we did meet and said hello many times. He seemed to be a good man of God. Mr Whitaker did however know both my mom Gwendolyn Smith and my Aunt Linda Thomas very well. They will miss him very much.. and so will I.. but we know that in Christ Jesus we will never die but already have eternal life Amen!
Shirley Clash
March 17, 2023
There is a celebration in Heaven and and a celebration in our hearts even though we can't be there to put our arms around you
With Deepest sympathy
"Auntie" Shirley Clash and Son Kevin
Showna D Kelley
March 15, 2023
My condolences and prayers goes out to Uncle Whitaker's family. I will truly miss him. There are some people throughout your path that you have a genuine love for and truly treats you as though you are family. He was stern but very gentle and caring. I'll miss singing under your leadership. Love you Uncle Whit, your nice Denyse aka "Nicey"
Showna D Kelley
March 15, 2023
Mother Ruby Kelley and Family is sending our deepest sympathy and prayers to the family. Johnny was there for me and my family in the passing of my husband/father/grandfather, Deacon Cecil E Kelley in October of 2015. Words cannot express the love we had for Johnny. He is more than a friend to myself, children and grandchildren. He was family. He will truly be missed.
Jessica
March 14, 2023
On behalf of all of the Cherubs we will miss you deeply. Thank you for all of the precious jewels you instilled in our babies. We will never forget you and pray you are at perfect peace.
Deaconess Dot Stephenson
March 14, 2023
Sincerest Condolences to the family and friends of the bereaved. John you will be truly missed. Thank you for your dedication to Pilgrim Way Baptist Church-
Howard Crumpler Jr
March 10, 2023
Love you and miss you so much already Godfather.
Deborah Henry
March 7, 2023
My condolences to his family. I remembered Mr. Whitaker playing the piano as a little girl ('60s), when my Mother & I attended Mount Olive Baptist Church. What an anointed gift & talent he had!!!!! RIP Mr. Whitaker.
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