He is a high school graduate and was a truck driver for over 36 years and retired from AAA Cooper Transportation.
Jerry was a Florida Gator and Jaguars fan.
He's predeceased by both his parents and daughter Shanna Marie Davis.
Survivors include: son Joshua Kane Whitaker, brother George Edward Whitaker, sister Linda Whitaker Powell (Roger Powell), granddaughters Jasmin Davis and Lily Whitaker.
Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.hgriversidefuneralhome.com for the Whitaker family.