Donnie was born in the Norfolk, VA area on March 10, 1943 to Reverend Curtis Woodrow Whittaker and Penny Ruth Mozelle Whitaker. He married Nadine Maloy Whittaker on September 4, 1982.
Donnie enjoyed a career as a meat cutter. In his spare time, he enjoyed gardening, rebuilding and restoring vehicles as well as blue grass and gospel music. Donnie loved his family, his friends and his animals.
He was predeceased by his parents, Curtis and Penny as well as a daughter Tina Martin; also brothers James, Joey and Wayne Whitaker.
Donnie is survived by his wife of 39 years, Nadine; son Donnie Ray Jr, daughter Donna Kay Brien (Raymond), brothers Leonard Whitaker and Harvey Whitaker, 13 grandchildren, 11 great grandchildren as well as several nieces and nephews.
A visitation for Donnie will be held Wednesday, January 5, 2022 from 11:00 AM to 12:00 PM at Hardage-Giddens, Riverside Memorial Park and Funeral Home, 7242 Normandy Boulevard, Jacksonville, FL 32205. A funeral service will occur Wednesday, January 5, 2022 at 12:00 PM at Hardage-Giddens, Riverside Memoral Park and Funeral Home. A committal service will occur Wednesday, January 5, 2022 at 1:00 PM.
Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.hgriversidefuneralhome.com for the Whitaker family.
