Robert "Bob" Lee Whitaker Obituary - Visitation & Funeral Information

Robert “Bob” Lee Whitaker, 76, of Bloomington, passed away on Friday, June 12, 2020 at Golden Living Center. He was born on December 31, 1943 in Bloomington; the son of William and Virginia Maxine (Carpenter) Whitaker. Bob served in the United States Navy before being honorably discharged in 1967. Bob married Sharon Patton in September of 1965 and they shared 54 wonderful years together. He worked for Coca Cola before working and retiring from Unity Physicians Group where he was the Manager of Building and Grounds. Bob was a member of Emmanuel Baptist Church and was a soft spoken, humble and selfless man. He loved and cherished his children and grandchildren wholeheartedly with his tender heart. Bob loved history, and teaching his grandchildren about history. He enjoyed puzzles, teasing, and telling jokes and puns; along with bird watching and swimming. He loved attending Star Wars movies with his daughter, Angela, and watching and attending NASCAR races with his son, Gary. Bob is survived by his beloved wife, Sharon Whitaker; children, Angela (Kenny) Sorrells and Gary (Cindy) Whitaker; grandchildren, Olivia Sorrells, Ethan Sorrells, Justin Sorrells, Daniel Sorrells, Brandi Whitaker (Jack Bodnar), Nicole (Evan) DeVallance, and Eric (Lyndsey) Frisbie; great-grandchildren, Eli Frisbie, William DeVallance, and Lucas DeVallance. He was preceded in death by his parents, and sister, Sharon Martin. A funeral service will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Wednesday, June 17, 2020 at Emmanuel Baptist Church, 1503 W. That Road, Bloomington. Burial will follow at Clear Creek Cemetery. Family will receive friends from 3:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. on Tuesday, June 16, 2020 at the church and again from 10:00 a.m. until the time of service on Wednesday. Allen Funeral Home and Crematory, 4155 S. Old State Road 37, Bloomington have been entrusted with arrangements. Online condolences, photos and memories may be shared with family and friends at www.allencares.com

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Robert "Bob" Lee Whitaker

December 31, 1943 - June 12, 2020