Richard Gerald Whittaker, age 64 of Hawkinsville, Georgia died on Saturday, December 3, 2016 at his residence. Graveside services for Mr. Whittaker will be held at 2p.m. on Wednesday, December 7, 2016 at Walnut Cemetery in Unadilla, Georgia with Rev. Don Hock officiating.
Richard was born on February 17, 1952 in Warner Robins, Georgia. He was a retired welder and member of the Baptist faith. Mr. Whittaker lived in Hawkinsville most of his life and was a member of the Army National Guard. He was preceded in death by his parents, George and Louise Whittaker and his sister, Angie Whittaker.
Survivors include his wife, Brenda Lee Whittaker; sons, Jerry Brian Whittaker of Hawkinsville, Ga. and Johnny (Christy) Whittaker of Ohio; daughter, Tammie (Ray) Clemons of Unadilla, Ga.; step-children, Melissa Aultman of Vienna, Ga., Cassandra Aultman of Cochran, Ga. and William Aultman of Vienna, Ga.; sister, Janet (Lee) Bryant of Forsyth, Ga. He is also survived by his grandchildren, McKyah Whittaker, Jessica (Chad) Myers, Maggie (Trent) Schanen, Dalton Whittaker, Colton Whittaker, Wesley Myers, Hannah Clemons, Gracie Whittaker and Georgia Macdonald Whittaker.
Clark Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.