Charlie Edward Whitaker Obituary

We announce the death of Charlie Edward Whitaker (Marion, Virginia), who passed away on July 14, 2026, at the age of 80. Charlie will be remembered by family members, friends, and others whose lives were connected in meaningful ways. 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 wife Effie Irene Whitaker; his parents, George Whitaker and Bertha Mae Doyle Whitaker; his son Floyd Clayborne Whitaker; his stepson Michael Stanley Dolph (Alan Polly); and his close friend Shelby Hendrickson.

He is survived by: his sister Gladys Owens (Dayton); his niece Cheryl Owens Buchanan (Bryan); his great-nephew Garrison Owen Buchanan; his daughter-in-law Lea Haynes Whitaker; his stepdaughters, Denise Hudson, Jayne Barker and Cynthia Curran; his grandchildren, Nikki Walker, Bryan Barker, Brandon Barker, Danielle Mattingly and Mandy Hash; his great grandchildren, Cheyenne Harris, Katlinn Walker, Aubrey Theodore, Michael Mattingly, Blake Hash and Derek Hash; and his great great grandchildren, Luna Harris, Dextyr Combs and Finnigan Combs.