Mr. James Edward Whitaker

March 5, 1950 - April 15, 2020

Mr. James Edward Whitaker, age 70, of Arab, passed away on Wednesday, April 15, 2020 at Crestwood Medical Center. Mr. Whitaker was born in Madison County Alabama on March 5, 1950 to Jasper William Whitaker & Lillie Simmons Whitaker. He is survived by his daughter, Jamie (Danny) Prince; step sons, Derek and Steven Bearden; sister, Ann Whitaker Rusnak; brother, Jackie Whitaker ; 3 grandsons, Eric, Matthew & Tyler; 3 step grandchildren; 4 step great grandchildren. In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by his wife, Mary Whitaker; daughter, Francis Whitaker; 2 sisters; 2 brothers. Pallbearers will include, Chris Whitaker, Steven Whitaker, Derek Whitaker, Eric Whorton, Caleb Whorton, Jerry Moore; honorary, Wayne Whorton & Kasey White. A private family service will be held with burial at Bartee Cemetery. Arab Heritage Memorial Chapel, directing.