Michael W. Whitaker

Michael's creativity, wonderful sense of humor, and hisability to fix anything thathe put his hands on will always be remembered, but he will mostly be remembered as a happy, caring, kind-hearted man who alwaysput others first. He and his familyattended River of Grace Church.

Mike is survived by his loving wife, Lisa; sons, Jared, Max, and Mason; grandson, Kingston; father, Bill Whitaker of IL; siblings, Debbie Jerden of IL, Marty Whitaker of TN, and Mark Whitaker of DE; father and mother-in-law, Ken and Vicky Murray of Jacksonville Beach, FL; grandmother, Valera Murray; and multiple nieces and nephews. Mike is preceded in death by mother, Cathy.

A Celebration of Mike’s Life will be heldSaturday, November 23at 1pmat Hardage-Giddens Funeral Home of Mandarin.

In lieu of flowers, the family will be accepting donations for the continued education of sons, Max and Mason.

Arrangements are under the care and direction of Hardage-Giddens Funeral Home of Mandarin 11801 San Jose Blvd. Jacksonville, FL 32223www.hgmandarin.com(904)288-0025.