George D. Whittaker, Jr. (Babe)

We regret to announce the passing of George David Whittaker, Jr. (Babe), age 82, of Donalsonville, GA who passed away at the Sumter Regional Hospital in Americus, GA on Saturday, December 24, 2005. Funeral services for Mr. Whittaker will be held on Tuesday, December 27, 2005, at 2:00 PM at the Chapel of Evans-Skipper Funeral Home in Donalsonville, GA with the Rev. Eric Boomer officiating. Burial will follow at Friendship Cemetery in Donalsonville, GA. Visitation will be held Monday, December 26, 2005 from 7:00-9:00 PM at Evans-Skipper Funeral Home. You may share your thoughts with the family by visiting our website at www.evansskipperfh.com. Mr. Whittaker was born on May 22, 1923 in Seminole County to the late George David Whittaker, Sr. and the late Ester Odom Whittaker. Mr. Babe worked in farm related jobs that included Seminole Nitrogen, Tide Products, and Mosely Tractor Co. He was a veteran of the U.S. Army, having served in World War II. Mr. Whittaker had lived in Seminole County all of his life and attended the Nazarene Church. Mr. Whittaker leaves to cherish his memory, his wife, Grace Faircloth Whittaker of Donalsonville; three sons, Glenn Whittaker and wife Dale, George Wayne Whittaker and wife Glinda, and Kennie Emerson Whittaker and wife Donna all of Donalsonville, GA; two daughters, Joyce Faye Whittaker Franklin and husband W.C. of Colquitt, GA and Delores Whittaker Tyler and husband Larry of Donalsonville, GA; and a sister, Flora Elmore and husband Charles of Donalsonville, GA. Sixteen grandchildren and fifteen great grandchildren also survive. Pallbearers will be Adam Tyler, Jeremy Whittaker, Darren Franklin, Heath Banks, Ray Williams, and Brad Bellomy. Mr. Whittaker's grandson, Adam Tyler, who is a member of the U.S. Air Force will present the flag at the graveside. Flowers will be accepted or memorial contributions may be made to Magnolia Manor in Americus, GA.