Roger Alexander Whitaker
November 27, 1962 ~ October 28, 2018
Resided in:
Asheville, NC
Roger Alexander Whitaker, 55, of Asheville, went home to be with the Lord, Sunday, October 28, 2018.
Born in Buncombe County to the late Arthur R. and Betty Hill Whitaker, he worked at both Cardinal Health and National Wiper as a warehouse manager. He is also preceded in death by two brothers, Steve and Wade Whitaker.
Survivors include his brother, Jeff Whitaker of Hendersonville; his sisters, Linda Garrison (Dewey) of Fairview and Tara Burnette (Simone) of Asheville; nephews and nieces, Brooke Garrison, Lamar, Justus, Tracey, Scott, Sarah and Brianna Whitaker.
A graveside service will be held Saturday at 2:00 p.m. at Cane Creek Cemetery with Rev. Bill Lemore officiating.
The family will receive friends Friday from 7:00 - 8:30 p.m. at Groce Funeral Home on Tunnel Road,
In lieu of flowers, the family has asked that all donation be made to Asheville Humane Society, 14 Forever Friend Lane, Asheville, NC, 28805.
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My sincere condolences. He will be greatly missed.
See you later my friend. You always treated me like family and also a human being. Your light will shine on down here because of the love you gave away.
Heartfelt sympathies to the family! Many
Fond ballfield memories of Roger. May he Rest in peace.
Saddened to hear of Roger’s passing. Condolences to the Whitaker family.
So very sorry to hear that Roger has passed away, he was such a sweet guy. Sending all of you hugs and prayers.
You Rest In Peace Roger.I will never forget the good times we had when working with you
Thank you Roger for always being there for David and Sarah! You were always more than just an uncle to them! I’m glad David has you with him now! RIP!
We remember Roger with great love and respect. We worked together with
Roger at American Threshold Industries. He was smart and loyal, funny and dedicated to the company and to his friends and co-workers.
Roger was greatly admired by everyone who knew him. It was our honor
to see him every day for many years.
God Bless Roger.
Bob and Audie Bayer
We remember Roger with great love and respect. We worked together with
Roger at American Threshold Industries. He was smart and loyal, funny and dedicated to the company and to his friends and co-workers.
Roger was greatly admired by everyone who knew him. It was our honor
to see him every day for many years.
God Bless Roger.
Bob and Audie Bayer
So saddened to read this news of the passing of Roger. I don’t get the paper & missed it some how. My love & prayers to all of the family as I hold many of you so close to my heart. Sorry I wasn’t there during this time. God comfort each of you I’d my prayer.
So sorry to hear about Roger passing. I was one of the truck drivers that delivered to him at Cardinal health from about 1994 till they closed. My prayers are with you and I pray that God will give you comfort.