Charles Whitaker
April 11, 1924 ~ April 6, 2009
Resided in:
Asheville, NC
Charles R. "Curly" Whitaker, 84, of 480 Rose Hill Rd., Asheville, went home to be with Jesus on Monday evening, April 6, 2009.
A native of Buncombe Co., Mr. Whitaker was a son of the late Morris D. and Anna Mae Fair Whitaker.
Mr. Whitaker was a U.S. Army veteran, serving in WWII, and was a member of the Reynolds Baptist Church family.
He is survived by his wife of 66 years, Beatrice "Becky" Whitaker; daughter, Charlene Fowler, of Marion; son, Dale Whitaker and wife Patty, of Asheville; grandchildren, Melinda Carrabis and husband Pat, and Ronnie Whitaker, all of Orlando, FL; and numerous nieces and nephews.
A memorial service for Mr. Whitaker will be at 7:00 p.m. Friday at Reynolds Baptist Church with the Rev. Bobby Smith officiating.
His family will receive friends following the service at the church.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Reynolds Baptist Church General Fund, 520 Rose Hill Rd., Asheville, NC 28803.
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I am so sad over losing such a wonderful person as Curly. This family will never know how much they mean to me. I Love You very much and if there is anything at all I can do please let me know. We can all have the peace of knowing he is in a much better place now with no suffering or pain. God will take care of each one of us if we only trust in him. You are in my thoughts and prayers. Love you all,
Snowdena Scott
To the Whitaker family You are in our thought and prayer. We are neighbors,my parents live in the white two story house next door and I live in the mobile home between you and my parents. Coy,Colleen,and Dawn Calhoun
We will really miss Curley. He was a very special person. We loved his smile and tricks. We are looking forward to seeing him again one day.
Love,
Jim, Kathy, Sam, Sabrina and family.
Sorry we can’t be at the service but we will be out of town. We will be praying for you, Sorry for your loss.
Love kenneth & Frances Milwood
To the Whitaker family –
Please know my thoughts and prayers are with you at this time. I went to school with Curly’s son and daughter, and lived in Oakley for many years. I am sorry for your loss.
Charlene, So sorry for your loss. I’ve been where you are and know the hurt. But we have the assurance that God will give us His grace to see us thru. I still remember when I used to go home with you from school and we ate those wonderful ‘chipped ham’ sandwiches. Fond memories. My prayers are with you and your family.
Joan
To the Whitaker family,
We are so sorry to hear of the loss of Curly. We all know what a special person he was. You are in our thoughts and prayers and if there is anything at all you need or we can do please let us know. We can rest assured that he is much better off and in a much better place. God Bless and Comfort each and everyone of you.
Love,
Tommy, Nadine & Gary Parham
Dear Family, Just wanted to let you know that our prayers are with you. You may not know me, but I was raised at Gashes Creek and remember Becky, Curley, and some of the older kids when I was young. My son Tim also married Rebecca Robinson. At one time we all attended Gashes Creek Baptist Church. You have our sympathy. Mike and Joyce Wilkerson Bell
My deepest sympathies to the Whitaker family. I know it’s hard to loose a parent but you can rejoice in the knowledge that he is at Home with Jesus for Easter Sunday!
becky,
i am so sorry to read of charles’s death. i was out of town for a while and just saw his obituarie. i enjoyed knowing him and working with him for so many years at the va. my prayers are with you and your family.
lois