Hurbert Lee Whittaker, 55 of Charlevoix, passed away unexpectedly Feb. 21, 2020 in Arizona. Hurbert was born August 23, 1964 in Cambridge, Maryland to Herbert Whittaker and Mary Thompson (Whittaker) Collins.
Growing up, Hurbert learned early on the importance of hard work, working alongside his parents who were migrant workers, traveling the country mostly between Florida and Michigan. He attended Mt. Dora High School in Mt. Dora, Florida. For many years he was also a CENA in Northport and Traverse City. On October 8, 1990 he married the former Kim Leighton of Northport.
Hurbert was a man of deep faith and was a member of Family of Faith church in Charlevoix and formerly Leelanau Community church. He and his wife, Kim, traveled to fairs and craft shows throughout Northern Michigan and Quartzsite, Arizona with their rock and mineral business; “No Stone Unturned”. He had a love for rocks and minerals, especially the Petoskey Stone, but his true passion was for people. He never met a stranger, he was an encourager, motivator and had a smile that would light up a room.
He is survived by his wife, Kim; children Elijah Terrel, Lynelle, Hubert, Marcus, Galen, AJ, Felicia Whittaker, and Elijah Shomin. Also surviving is his mother Mary Collins, siblings Rose, Herbert, Daron Whittaker, and Yolanda, Crystal and Marshall Collins and extended family member Charmaine Geeter. To his many grandchildren he was fondly known as “Papa Rock”! He was preceded in death by fathers, Herbert Whittaker and Marshall Collins, sister Felicia Whittaker, and daughter Jessica Brinkley.
Funeral services will be held on Friday, March 13, 2020 at noon at the Central United Methodist Church in Traverse City. Visitation will be held at the church beginning at 11 am. A spring burial will be held at the Leelanau Township Cemetery.
Memorial contributions may be made to the charity of choice. Funeral arrangements entrusted to the Covell Funeral Home of Traverse City.
Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.covelltraversecity.com for the Whittaker family.
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