Robert was born to the late Troy and Lexie Cannady Whitaker in Vidalia, GA. Robert enjoyed many things in life including spending time with family, gardening, snorkeling, fishing, and playing cards.
Robert was preceded in death by His parents Troy and Lexie Whitaker; Brothers: R.C Whitaker, Felton Whitaker, Leroy Whitaker, and Bill Whitaker.
Robert is survived by his wife, Susan G. Whitaker; his son Ronald Whitaker (Anita Whitaker); his daughter Katherine Skinner (Larry Skinner); his son Michael Whitaker (Deanna Whitaker); his daughter Christy Cannon (Wade Goggans); his daughter Kimberly Willis (Jeremy Willis); and his daughter Kaitlynn Knight (Wesley Knight); his sister Molly Whitaker, his brother Herschel Whitaker and his brother Hubert Whitaker.
Grandchildren- Michael Berryman, Christy Whitaker, Michelle Whitaker-Regan, Wesley Parr (Bridget Parr), Melyssa Skinner, Leanna Smith (Steven Smith), Tiffany Whitaker, Jasmine Willis, Zackary Willis, Hayden Willis, Joslynn Willis and Grayson Cannon
Several Great and Great Great Grandchildren, Nieces and Nephews
Flowers to Horis A. Ward Funeral Home
367 Fairview Rd
Stockbridge, GA 30281
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A visitation of family and friends for Robert will be held Wednesday, July 19, 2023 from 4:00 PM to 8:00 PM at Horis A. Ward - Fairview Chapel, 376 Fairview Rd, Stockbridge, Georgia 30281. A homegoing celebration will occur Thursday, July 20, 2023 at 10:00 AM.
Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.horisawardfairviewchapel.com for the Whitaker family.