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George Hines Whitaker Jr.

1935 - 2021

George Hines Whitaker Jr. obituary, 1935-2021, Richmond, VA

BORN

1935

DIED

2021

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Affinity Funeral Service - Richmond Chapel

2720 Enterprise Pkwy

Richmond, Virginia

George Whitaker Obituary

WHITAKER, George Hines, Jr., 86, of Richmond, passed away October 28, 2021. Born May 25, 1935 in Raleigh, N.C. to the late George Hines Whitaker and Mary Corbett Whitaker. He graduated from Manchester High School, where he played on a championship football team. He later served six years in the Air National Guard. George retired from the state water control board. He loved going to Sunset Beach and Calabash, N.C. Survivors include his wife of 60 years, Louise Cooper Whitaker; son, George "Tripp" Hines Whitaker III; and daughter-in-law, Kristen "Krissy" Colley Whitaker. The family wishes to thank Kindred Hospice for their care and support. A memorial gathering will be held from 1 to 3 p.m. Monday, November 15 at Capital Ale House (Midlothian Location), 13831 Village Place Drive, Midlothian, Va. 23114. Inurnment will be private at Mt. Calvary Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, please make a donation in George & Buzzy's name to our favorite dog rescue group, Richmond Ruff House: richmondruffhouse.org/; or the animal shelter of your choice. Guestbook at affinityfuneralservice.com.

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Published by Richmond Times-Dispatch on Nov. 7, 2021.

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Bryan Slater

November 16, 2021

Louise and the entire Whitaker family, please accept my sincere condolences on George's passing. He was a wonderful, kind, helpful and friendly neighbor and was always willing to chip in or help with any project. I enjoyed his company and friendship the years I lived next door to you all. You all have my deepest sympathies and will be in my thoughts and prayers.
Sincerely,
Bryan Slater

Bill Trammell

November 8, 2021

George was one of the upper classmen that I looked up to, I was in the Air National Guard with him. We had some good times back in the past. George was a great guy.

David Owen

November 7, 2021

Grief can be so hard, but our special memories help us cope. Remembering you and your loved one today and always. So sorry.

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