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Michael William Whitaker
1955 - 2013
Michael William Whitaker
1955 - 2013
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1955
DIED
2013
Michael Whitaker Obituary
Michael W. Whitaker, 57, passed away November 16, 2013. He was born and raised in Decatur, IL. Michael's creativity, wonderful sense of humor, and his ability to fix anything that he put his hands on will always be remembered, but he will mostly be remembered as a happy, caring, kind-hearted man who always put others first. He and his family attended River of Grace Church.
Mike is survived by his loving wife, Lisa; sons, Jared, Max, and Mason; grandson, Kingston; father, Bill Whitaker of IL; siblings, Debbie Jerden of IL, Marty Whitaker of TN, and Mark Whitaker of DE; father and mother-in-law, Ken and Vicky Murray of Jacksonville Beach, FL; grandmother, Valera Murray; and multiple nieces and nephews. Mike is preceded in death by mother, Cathy.
A Celebration of Mike’s Life will be held Saturday, November 23 at 1pm at Hardage-Giddens Funeral Home of Mandarin. In lieu of flowers, the family will be accepting donations for the continued education of sons, Max and Mason.
Arrangements are under the care and direction of Hardage-Giddens Funeral Home of Mandarin 11801 San Jose Blvd. Jacksonville, FL 32223 www.hgmandarin.com (904)288-0025.
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Courtney Zitzewitz
November 28, 2013
We are so very sorry for your loss and offer our condolences. We are here for you in any way you need. Call upon us. . . please! Anything we can do to make things easier please let us know.
George, Courtney, Brett and Hayden Zitzewitz
November 23, 2013
Draw close to God and he will draw close to you.
Faye Newsom
November 22, 2013
Lisa, I am sorry about your loss. May God give you peace and strength.
Roy Harvey
November 20, 2013
Creekside High School will sorely miss Mike. He and I often talked after school and had a lot of the same philosophies. My thoughts and prayers are with your family at this time of mourning. May God Bless you all.
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