Bishop James M. Whitaker's obituary , Passed away on July 21, 2022 in Portsmouth, Virginia

Bishop James M. Whitaker

April 7, 1931 - July 21, 2022 (91 years old)

Portsmouth, Virginia

Bishop James M. Whitaker's obituary , Passed away on July 21, 2022 in Portsmouth, Virginia

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Bishop James M. Whitaker

April 7, 1931 - July 21, 2022 (91 years old)

Portsmouth, Virginia

Bishop James M. Whitaker Obituary

We are sad to announce that on July 21, 2022, at the age of 91, Bishop James M. Whitaker (Portsmouth, Virginia) passed away. Family and friends can send flowers and condolences in memory of the loved one. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Bishop James M. Whitaker to pay them a last tribute.

He was predeceased by: his parents, Junious Whitaker and Carrie Henderson Whitaker; and his siblings, Gardner, Hester, Lenwood, Vinita Lummie, Junious Levi, Nathaniel and Point.

He is survived by: his wife Otelia Wainwright McIntyre Whitaker; his children, Etta Pierce (Pete), Phillip (Renay), Mark (Ingrid) and Dr. Caroline Larosiliere (Patrick); and his grandchildren, Arlando, Aleasa, James, Naomi, Nathaniel, Rachel, Julian, Alexis and Michelle.

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Fisher Funeral Home



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New Bethel Baptist Church
4212 Greenwood Dr, Portsmouth, VA 23701

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