Richard Whitaker
Age - 65
July 31, 2023
"On Wednesday, July 26, 2023, Richard Dale Whitaker, 65, was called home by his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. He is preceded in death by his mother, Elizabeth Rose Whitaker, father, Travis Allen Whitaker, and brother, Allen Whitaker. He was a devoted husband and brother-in-law. He was a proud "daddy" and "granddaddy". He followed a career path leading him from ministry to electrical and lighting design. "Do what you love, and you will never work a day in your life," was his favorite saying when providing guidance to his three girls. He enjoyed working with his hands, whether in the garden growing tomatoes, wood working, or creating his own electrical designs. He was very giving of himself, helping those around him in need. "Rick" was a strong man; physically, emotionally, and in faith. He fought through tough battles with his health and survived when no one thought he would. He praised Jesus for every minute. Even in sickness, he was a witness to the power of the Lord. "Let go, and Let God," he would say. He was a blessing and is truly missed by so many including his loving wife, Patti Ann Whitaker; his sister-in- law, Donna Deskins; his three daughters, Alysa Meyer, Jennifer Alayne Whitaker, Alyson Medina; his son -in- law, Blake Meyer; his daughter in law Melinda Medina; his grandchildren, Alyx and Aiden Meyer; his nephews, Jason and James Deskins, Yusuf and Chris Whitaker; his nieces, Sharifah Bearss and Christi Karimah Whitaker; and many special great nieces and nephews. A funeral service to honor the life of Richard will be held at 1:00 PM on Saturday, August 5, 2023 in the Chapel of Tetrick Funeral Home, Bluff City with Reverend Rusty Verran officiating. The family will receive friends between the hours of 12:00 PM and 1:00 PM prior to the service on Saturday. The graveside service and committal will follow in the Sunrise Cemetery, Bluff City. Pallbearers will be selected from family and friends. Words of comfort can be sent to the Whitaker family through our website, www. tetrickfuneralhome. com. Tetrick Funeral Home, 245 Main Street, Bluff City, TN, 37618 (423)538-7131 is honored to serve the Whitaker family. "Show more
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