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“Things may come to those who wait, but only the things left by those who hustle.”
Roy Norman Whitaker, 78, entered into eternal life accompanied by “angels and Jesus” on Friday, April 6, 2018, 2:16 PM at St. Elizabeth Hospital in Edgewood, KY, surrounded by his loving family. Roy was a member of Immaculate Heart of Mary Church, a Marine Corps Veteran and known to his family as the “hardest working man”. Roy was born and raised in Lockland, Ohio and moved to Harrison, Ohio his senior year of high school where he was an accomplished student and athlete, lettering in football, basketball and track; as well as being elected homecoming king, and class president. Roy joined the Marine Corps and just after being discharged from the service, met and married his “sweetie”, Nancy. Roy and Nancy went on to have and raise 10 children together. Roy worked many years at Gulf Oil Company in Cleves, Ohio and retired in 2006 from General Mills in Sharonville, Ohio.
Roy’s parents Walker and Elizabeth Whitaker and infant brother preceded him in passing. He will be dearly missed by his loving wife of 55 years, Nancy Jeanne (Dagnon) Whitaker; their 10 children: Jeffrey Whitaker, Julie Ann (Eric) Severance, Marianne (John) Miller, Jamie Ann (Tony) Smither, Jon (Pam) Whitaker, Catherine Ann (Ray) Cutter, Vincent Whitaker, Duke (Ronna) Whitaker, Brandon (fiancé Lesa Conners) Whitaker and Angela (Ryan) Walston; his siblings: Gloria Cheek, Peggy (Don) Bachand and Wanda Whitaker; grandchildren: Zackary, Kristian, Shon Todd, Jameson, Blaze, Austin, Jordan, Morgan, Mason, Micah, Faith, Victoria, Zayne, Brittney, Tristen, Spencer, Hailey, Dylan, Katelyn, Brenna, and Walker; great-grandchildren: Madison, Justine, Landon, Paris, Rosalie, and Geneva, and many other extended family members and friends, and also Lex the cat.
Visitation will take place on Wednesday, April 11, 2018 from 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM at Linnemann Family Funeral Home and Event Center in Burlington, KY followed by Funeral Service at 12:15 PM. Burial will be held at Highland Cemetery in Ft. Mitchell, KY. In lieu of flowers memorial contribution may be made to the Burlington Fire Dept., 6050 Firehouse Dr., Burlington, KY 41005 or to Disabled American Veterans 3725 Alexandria Pike, Cold Spring, KY 41076. Online condolences to www.linnemannfuneralhomes.com.
Linnemann Funeral Homes Burlington
1940 Burlington PikeBURLINGTON, KY 41005
Linnemann Funeral Homes Burlington
1940 Burlington PikeBURLINGTON, KY 41005
Highland Cemetery
Address: 2167 Dixie Hwy Ft. Mitchell, KY 41017Roy Norman Whitaker
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Still Remembering you!
Dad, its been a couple of years and your passing still feels like it happened yesterday. Me and Mom still miss you so much that it hurts our hearts. Life has not been easy without you. I cannot wait to be with you again one day. My life is missing something, you Dad!
Still Remembering you!
Dad, its been a couple of years and your passing still feels like it happened yesterday. Me and Mom still miss you so much that it hurts our hearts. Life has not been easy without you. I cannot wait to be you one day. My life is missing something, you Dad!
Roy Norman Whitaker
Roy, my name is Janice we are first cousin, My dad was Lee Whitaker, and your Dad was Dock . Never got to meet your family but will be praying for them. I can tell you were a christian also Nancy. God be with your family.
My Dad
Dad, I will always remember you until the day I will be standing next to you in heaven and most of all I will miss talking to you. You were the most important person in my life right there next to Mom.
Semper Fidelis
You will always be a magnificent, beautiful and strong force in my life. Until I see you again Daddy. Love your oldest daughter, Julie Ann
To the family
So sorry for your loss.The Bible says at 1Corinthians 15:26 and the last enemy,death is to be brought to nothing.Hope reading this scripture will bring you and your family some comfort.For Bible questions please visit www.jw.org
