Rubel V. Whitaker Obituary
With sadness, we share the passing of Rubel V. Whitaker of Amory, Mississippi. Rubel, born on February 14, 1932, passed away on October 10, 2026. 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, Kirby Lee and Lourena Flippo Whitaker; his former wife Alta Mae Owens Whitaker; his son Darren Whitaker; and his siblings, Lavenia Young, Avie Nell Marshall, James Whitaker, Wilburn Whitaker, Wilton Whitaker, Carlton Whitaker, Ralph Whitaker and Frank Whitaker.
He is survived by: his wife Linda Whitaker; his children, Darrell Whitaker (Janice) of Vernon, AL and Brenda Sospenzi (Frank) of Lakeland, TN; his stepdaughter Lisa Blaxton (David) of Columbus, MS; his brothers, Gene Allen Whitaker (late Gertha) of Columbus, MS and Lonnie Whitaker (Ann) of Amory, MS.; and his grandchildren, Brandy Wilson (Mike), Jonathan Kitchens (Brandi), Kelly Parks (Todd) and Caleb Whitaker (Leah). He is also survived by 16 great grandchildren, and 2 great-great grandchildren.
Visitation will be held on Tuesday, October 13th 2026 from 11:30 AM to 12:30 PM at the Cleveland-Moffett Funeral Home (1604 MS-25, Amory, MS 38821). A graveside service will be held on Tuesday, October 13th 2026 at 1:00 PM at the Oak Lawn Memorial Garden (515 MS-8, Aberdeen, MS 39730).
