Steve Douglas Whitaker

Steve Douglas Whitaker obituary, Acworth, GA

Steve Douglas Whitaker

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Steve Whitaker Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Bernhardt Funeral Home - Ellijay on Mar. 6, 2026.
Mr. Steve Douglas Whitaker age, 70 of Acworth, GA passed away on Thursday, March 5, 2026.

Mr. Whitaker was born June 8, 1955, in Georgia to the late Earl Whitaker and Joyce Whitaker. In addition to his parents, he is proceeded in death by his wife, Jennifer Herald. His love for all things motorcycles, sports and music inspired the free spirit in everyone that was around him.

Survivors include his brothers, Stanley Whitaker and Donald Whitaker; nieces, Cari Dobbins and Candace Manders; nephews, Gary Atcheson and Phillip Atcheson.

Graveside Services will be held on Saturday, March 14th at 1pm from the Salem Baptist Church Cemetery in Ellijay, GA with Tracy Manders officiating.

Bernhardt Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.

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14

Graveside service

1:00 p.m.

Salem Baptist Church Cemetery

Ellijay, GA 30540

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