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George Allen Whitaker, age 72, of Paducah, Kentucky, (formerly of Gallatin, Tennessee) passed away Wednesday, August 20, 2025. Born June 17, 1953, in Gallatin, Tennessee, the was the son of the late Harold and Adean Maddox Whitaker. He is survived by a brother, Joe Howard Whitaker, Sr., Gallatin; niece Julie Riemenschneider, Gallatin; nephew, Joe Howard Whitaker Jr. (Marcie), Gallatin; great nephew Max Norris; great nieces Rosie Riemenschneider and Mara Whitaker.
A private family graveside service was conducted on Saturday, August 30, 2025 at Crestview Memory Gardens.
Alexander Funeral Home & Cremation Center was entrusted with the services.
584 Nashville Pike, Gallatin, TN 37066
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