Richard Dale Whitaker

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.

Services will take place in Raleigh, NC at Bryan Lee Funeral Home Garner Chapel on Thursday August 3,

2023. Viewing at 5:00 pm followed by funeral at 7:00 pm.

His final resting place will be in Sunrise Cemetery, Bluff City, Tennessee where he will have a memorial

service followed by a graveside service.