Wayne Thomas "Tom" Whitaker

Wayne Thomas "Tom" Whitaker obituary, Mount Pleasant, TX

Wayne Thomas "Tom" Whitaker

Wayne Whitaker Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Bates Cooper Sloan Funeral Home - Mount Pleasant on Jun. 22, 2023.

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Wayne Thomas "Tom" Whitaker passed away on June 21, 2023, in Mt. Pleasant, TX. He was born on January 20, 1959, in Mt. Pleasant, TX to R. Hardin & Mary Joe (Embrey) Whitaker.
He was a member of the New Beginnings Baptist Church and loved to start his mornings with his coffee crew at Whataburger.
He is survived by his brother & sister-in-law, Bill & Mary Jane Whitaker; brother & sister-in-law, Joe & Karen Whitaker; Kayla Thomas, whom he raised from the age of 4, her spouse Jared and their daughter, Makenzi; numerous nieces & nephews.
He was preceded in death by his parents and sister, Cynthia Whitaker.
A memorial service will be held on Saturday, July 8, 2023, at 2:00 PM at the New Beginnings Baptist Church. Visitation will be held from 1:00 PM to 2:00 PM prior to the service at the church
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Cypress Basin Hospice.
An online guest registry is available at batescoopersloanfuneralhome.com
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