It is with deep sorrow that we announce the death of James Edward Whitaker of Ahoskie, North Carolina, who passed away on July 10, 2020, at the age of 92, leaving to mourn family and friends. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family. You may also light a candle in honor of James Edward Whitaker or send a beautiful flower arrangement to the funeral service.

He was predeceased by : his parents, Namon Whitaker and Belle Clark Whitaker; his wife June Lewis Whitaker; and his siblings, Virginia Lassiter, Faye Sawyer, Buck, Tommy, Joe and Bobby Whitaker.

He is survived by : his children, Cheryl Gray Whitaker, Charles Ray Whitaker (Linda) of Ahoskie and Dennis "Mike" Michael Whitaker Sr. (Brenda) of Ahoskie; his grandchildren, Laura Joyner of Murfreesboro, Jennifer Hathaway (John) of Roxobel, Sherri Farmer of Ahoskie, Dennis Whitaker Jr. (Brittany) of Ahoskie and Timothy Whitaker (Makayla) of Ahoskie; his great grandchildren, Grayson, Daniel, Alston, Tyler, Brantley, Cayden, Ethan, Camryn and Lilli; his sister Ruby Edmondson of Williamston; and his pet Goldie. He is also survived by nieces and nephews.

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Garrett-Sykes Funeral Service & Letchworth-Sykes Funeral Service