A memorial service for Charles Kenneth “Ken” Whitaker, 72, of North Augusta, will be held 3 p.m. Sunday, December 4, 2016 in the Folk Funeral Home Chapel, Williston, with Dr. Thomas Terry officiating; military honors will be accorded. The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service at the funeral home on Sunday. In lieu of flowers, the family has requested that memorial contributions be sent in Ken’s memory to Folds of Honor, 5800 N. Patriot Drive, Owasso, OK 74055 or St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, Memorial & Honor Program, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105.
Ken passed away on Wednesday, November 30, 2016.
Born in Rutherfordton, NC he was the son of the late Charlie Martin Whitaker and Lillie Jackson Whitaker Dolin. Ken worked as a nuclear engineer and was self-employed, having owned and operated several construction and manufacturing companies, and was a U.S. Air Force veteran.
Survivors include his loving companion, Charlotte “Cookie” Fore; sons, Brian (Erin) Whitaker of Greenwood, Scott (Shanna) Whitaker of Anderson; grandsons, Spear, Mason and Caden; granddaughters, Delaynie and Bree and another granddaughter expected soon. He was preceded in death by a daughter, Trudy Whitaker.
Folk Funeral Home, Inc. and Crematory, Williston, is assisting the family with arrangements. Visit their online registry at www.folkfuneralhome.com.