James Robert 'Jim Bob' Whitaker

Thursday, July 26, 2018

James Robert (Jim Bob) Whitaker, 76, passed away on Wednesday, July 25, 2018 at his home in Roachdale.

He was born at home in Roachdale on April 5, 1942 to Robert and Jane Whitaker.

On March 16, 1963 in 29 Palms, Calif., he married Norma (Miller) Whitaker, and she survives.

Jim Bob was a 1960 graduate of Roachdale High School. Upon graduating he joined the United States Marines where he proudly served our country for four years.

He then worked for Allison's Division of General Motors for 27 years.

He enjoyed fishing, hunting, mowing the yard and spending time with his family, especially his grandchildren. He served as president of Roachdale Little League for many years. He will be greatly missed by many.

He is survived by his wife, Norma; children Alan (Melanie) Whitaker, Stacy (Dale) Gray, Darin (Billie Jo) Whitaker and Michael Whitaker, 13 grandchildren, and five great-grandchildren.

Jim Bob was preceded in death by his daughter, Tina Whitaker; grandson Jackson Whitaker; granddaughter Darlene Whitaker; parents Robert and Jane Whitaker, and sister Sue Ann.

Funeral service will be at noon Saturday, July 28 at Roachdale Baptist Church, 10 N. Lonoke St., Roachdale, with Pastor Shannon Ivers officiating. Burial will follow in Bainbridge Cemetery.

Friends are welcome to visit with the family from 10 a.m. to noon Saturday, July 28 at the church.

You are invited to visit www.serviesmorgan.com where you may leave an online condolence for the family.

Servies and Morgan, Roachdale, has been entrusted with the funeral arrangements.