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Robert Arthur Whitaker

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Published by Legacy Remembers from Dec. 9 to Dec. 10, 2006.

WHITAKER Robert Arthur Whitaker, 68, passed away Thursday, December 7, 2006. He was born in Jacksonville and retired as a Printer from the Florida Times-Union. Mr. Whitaker was a member of Highlands United Presbyterian Church, where Memorial Services will be held 11:00 a.m. Monday, December 11th with Dr. David Lee officiating. He was preceded in death by his first wife Ellen Whitaker, his parents, James & Pearl Whitaker, and a brother, James Whitaker. He is survived by his wife, Clara; a daughter, Belinda Henderson (Tim); his son, Robert “Robbie” Whitaker, Jr.; step-daughter, Deborah Miller; a step-son, Gary Bell; one sister, Belva Touchton (Robert); one brother, Joseph Whitaker; a granddaughter, Tiffany, 2 great grandchildren, several nieces, nephews and loving friends. The family will receive friends 6 to 8 p.m. Sunday, December 10 at COREY-KERLIN FUNERAL HOME, 940 Cesery Blvd. In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to the American Diabetes Association, 8384 BaymeadowsRoad #10, Jax, Fl. 32256 or The Highlands United Presbyterian Church, 10900 McCormick Road, Jax, Fl. 32225. Please Sign the Guestbook @ Jacksonville.com

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December 13, 2006

Michelle Petersen posted to the memorial.

December 12, 2006

Clara Whitaker posted to the memorial.

December 9, 2006

Andrew Miller posted to the memorial.

4 Entries

Michelle Petersen

December 13, 2006

Aunt Clara,

You are in our thoughts and prayers during this difficult time. I know that Bob is in a better place and not suffering anymore, and that gives me peace. You have been there for him and I know you will miss him dearly. If there is anything we can do for you, please let us know.
Love,
Michelle, Steve, Amanda, Jimmy & Logan

Clara Whitaker

December 12, 2006

Bob, you were such a great part of my life, I will miss you dearly, You added another dimension to my being, which I had not known before. You are in a better place, we know that, I will always love you.

Andrew Miller

December 9, 2006

Bob was one of the nicest, kindest people I have known. I will miss him greatly, but will always remember the times that I got to spend with him. Occasionally I would take Bob to doctor's appointments and we seldom went straight home, choosing instead to take a detour or two through different parts of Jacksonville. Bob would tell me about his childhood and his most fond memories, like going to the beach and boardwalk when he was a kid. We would laugh and have a great time talking, in no hurry to get anywhere in particular. I loved those times that I got to know the truly kind-hearted soul that Bob was. It is through those happy memories that I will always remember him.

Patty and Len Cawrse

December 9, 2006

Bob was so sweet, gentle and kind that, even though we didn't know him well, we will miss him. Clara, we are so sorry for your loss but hope that your grief will be lessened by the love of your family and friends and the knowledge that Bob has gone to a better place, one without the suffering that he was living with. You are in our thoughts and prayers, and we want you to call on us if there is anything at all that we can do for you.