Raymond John "Ray" Whitaker

1964 - 2015

Raymond John "Ray" Whitaker obituary, 1964-2015, Edgewood, KY

Raymond John "Ray" Whitaker

1964 - 2015

BORN

1964

DIED

2015

Raymond Whitaker Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers on Jun. 16, 2015.


WHITAKER

Raymond "Ray" John Whitaker, 51, entered eternal life on Saturday, June 13, 2015 at St. Elizabeth Hospital in Edgewood, KY. Ray was known as a family man and an exceptional father figure to many. He was preceded in death by his parents Raymond Albert and Clara Rose Whitaker, his sister Cynthia Johnson and nephew Kurt Burgin. He will be dearly missed by his children Martin (Amber) Whitaker and Beaonica Whitaker; granddaughter Skarlette Whitaker; siblings: Ramona (Mark) Burgin, Debra (Mike) Eichelburger, Janice Bryant, Kathryn (Jim) Reed, Michael Whitaker, Richard Whitaker, Bonnie Bates, and Charles (Breeka) Whitaker; as well as numerous nieces and nephews, family members and friends. Family will be hosting a private celebration of life for Ray. Memorial donations may be made to a charity of donor's choice. Online condolences may be sent to www.linnemannfuneralhomes.com

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