ROBERT GRAYSON WHITTAKER

Robert Grayson Whittaker Robert Grayson Whittaker, 66, of Danville died Tuesday, February 19, 2013 at his residence. Born June 13, 1946 in Victoria, VA, he was the son of the late Mack Whittaker and the late Helen Jewell Whittaker. He was married to and survived by Elizabeth Hawkins Whittaker. Bob began his career at Piedmont Airlines ending working with U S Airways where he retired in 2001 after an outstanding career in customer service. He attended Bluefield College and was of the Baptist faith. Bob's passion for life was only exceeded by his love for the Fighting Irish of Notre Dame, yet nothing was more important than family, children and grandchildren. In addition to his wife, he is survived by his daughters, Susan W. Clonch and husband, Matthew of Eagle Rock, VA and Beth Borror Cope of Atlanta, GA; his sons, Scott Grayson Whittaker and wife, Tammy of Waxhaw, NC and Montgomery Borror and wife, Sarah of San Francisco, CA; his sisters, Mary Elizabeth W. Caudle of Dallas, NC and Patricia W. Simpkins of Princeton, West VA and his brother, George Whittaker of Victoria. He is further survived by his grandchildren, Matthew Whittaker, Cody Whittaker, Bethany Whittaker and Evangelyn Clonch. In addition to his parents, he was predeceased by his brother, Darrell Whittaker (Huck). A memorial service will be held Saturday, February 23, 2013 at 2:00 p.m. at Norris Funeral Services, Mt. Hermon Chapel, Danville with Rev. Stephen White officiating. The family will receive friends from 12:30 p.m. to 1:30 p.m. prior to the service at the funeral home and will be at the residence at other times. In lieu of flowers the family respectfully suggests memorial donations be made to Commonwealth Home Nursing and Hospice, 159 Executive Drive, Danville, VA 24541. Norris Funeral Services, Inc. and Crematory, Mt. Hermon Chapel, Danville is serving the family. Online condolences may be made at www.norrisfuneral.com.

This obituary was originally published in the Danville Register & Bee (Danville, VA).