William Whitaker Obituary

We are sad to announce that, on October 14, 2022, William Whitaker of Decatur, Illinois passed away. Family and friends are welcome to send flowers or leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.

He was predeceased by: his parents, Homer Otto and Stella Mae Whitaker (Tietze); his wife Catherine J. Hall; his son Michael; and his siblings, Mick and Clemie.

He is survived by: his children, Deborah K. Jerden of Hartsville, TN, Mark D. Whitaker of Gallatin, TN and Martin E. Whitaker of Gallatin, TN; his daughter-in-law Lisa Whitaker of Jacksonville, FL; his grandchildren, Cindy Witt, Kari Aschinger, Rob Jerden, Jared, Max, Mason Whitaker, Ryan, Sara Whitaker, Alysia Newsom and David Whitaker; and his great grandchildren, Eric Magnus, Bobbie Lucille, Elliot Michael, Liam Whitaker, Emma, Sophia Whitaker, Avery, Riley, Zoe Newsom and Sylvia Jerden.