Praise be to God for all the great things he has done.
Wilbert “Buster” Whitaker was born August 19, 1923, to Thomas & Mary Whitaker in Norfolk Virginia. Buster was educated in Norfolk Public Schools, following which he enlisted in the United States Army, January 1942, where he served with distinction. during his time in the military, he was able to travel and see many parts of the world. When asked what his favorite place was, he always said San Francisco. He talked about the sights of the city from the Golden Gate Bridge. He was Honorably Discharged in January 1946. Buster returned to Norfolk where he met and fell in love with his wife of 60 years, Norma Whitaker. He worked for Sanitary Linen Service for 32 years before retiring in 1995. Buster enjoyed listening to music, especially jazz, reading, and playing Solitaire. Buster is predeceased by his parents, Thomas and Mary Whitaker, his siblings Alice Whitaker-Ferbee, Calvin “Kacky” Whitaker, Dorothy Whitaker-Feggins, William Thomas Whitaker, and Mary Whitaker- Edgar: he is survived by his wife, Norma W. Whitaker and their six children: Betty Davis, Eleanor White (Charles), Furma Williams, Chrystal Whitaker, Calvin Whitaker (Jennifer), Kathy Nious (Albert) and his brother Johnnie Whitaker. Fifteen grandchildren, twenty great grandchildren & four great great grandchildren & a host of nephews, nieces, cousins, and friends.
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Kimberly Davis, Granddaughter #1 says
June 11, 2021 at 10:01 amRIP Angel Wilbert ‘Mr. Willie’ Whitaker!! Love you💞🌹
Kevin J Davis says
June 14, 2021 at 7:03 amRest easy Mr. Willie, I’ll miss our conservations your humor, quick wit and especially your one liner’s.
Sharon Banks says
June 15, 2021 at 3:07 pmMy deepest condolence to Mrs. Norma and Family praying your strength in the Lord may the Holy Spirit keep you and cover now and in the days to come. God bless and I’m just a phone call away.
Sheryl and Ernest Smalls says
June 17, 2021 at 6:23 amOur sincere condolences Mother Norma Whitaker and family. You all are in our thoughts and prayers for strength and comfort.
Tamara Bullock says
June 17, 2021 at 6:46 pmMy deepest condolences to the family of Mr. Wilbert Whitaker. I will continue to keep you all in my prayers.
Jacquelyn Skinner says
June 23, 2021 at 10:00 pmMrs. Whitaker and family,
I am truly sorry for your loss . I pray God’s peace and comfort be you during your time of grief . Keeping you all in prayer. Jackie Skinner
DeShana Reed says
June 24, 2021 at 10:07 amKathy and family we are thinking about you during this
time of your loss. We are praying for you and the family.
We love you! The Reed and Pearson Family.