Harry William Whitaker

Harry William Whitaker, born December 29, 1933 went home to be with Jesus on August 19, 2014. Harry is survived by his wife of 60 years, Betty Key Whitaker; son, David Whitaker and his wife Vickie; daughter Deborah Whitaker; granddaughters, Sherry Bray, April Smith and her husband Philip, and Nicole Carone and her husband Jonathan; great grandchildren, Lauren and Aaron Smith; sisters, Ruby Kivett and her husband Bob, Ruth Smith, and Doris Craven and her husband Matt; brother, Vernon Whitaker and his wife Judy; many nieces and nephews. Harry is preceded in death by his parents Sam and Helen Whitaker, brothers James, Gib, Bill and Paul. Harry served 4 years in the United States Navy and was a dispatcher for the NC Highway Patrol in Greensboro for 17 years. He was a chicken farmer for 20 years and carried the Courier-Tribune for 8 years and enjoyed working at Alvin's Automotive for several years. Harry enjoyed going to the coast fishing with his friends and always had a big "fish tale" when he got home. He also enjoyed tinkering with old vehicles, riding motorcycles and telling jokes. Harry loved to laugh. The family would like to express a special "Thanks" to the staff at Clapp's Convalescent Nursing Home in Asheboro. You helped make a difficult situation bearable and you will always be like family to us. A celebration of life service will be held at New Salem United Methodist Church in Randleman, Sunday, August 24, 2014. Visitation will be in the sanctuary at 2:00 pm with the service beginning at 3:00 pm. The family will also receive friends in the fellowship hall following the service. Online condolences may be made at www.pughfuneralhome.com.