of Batesville, AR
February 28, 1940 - July 27, 2024
Glenn Whiteaker, 84, of Batesville passed away Saturday, July 27, 2024.
He was born February 28, 1940 in Optimus, Arkansas to Bernard and Wilma (Cartwright) Whiteaker.
Glenn was a veteran of the United States Army and was a member of and Song Director for Pleasant Valley Missionary Baptist Church for over 50 years. He was a graduate of Southside High School and Petit Jean Vocational School and went on to own his own business, Whiteaker Refrigeration. He worked for Entergy for 22 years as an electrical engineer and in retirement, he developed Whiteaker Estates. Glenn was a giver and a real family man with a good sense of humor. He enjoyed the outdoors, fishing, hunting, gardening, liked driving his tractor and loved spending time with his grandchildren.
Survivors include his wife, whom he married on September 11, 1959, JoAnn (Woodruff) Whiteaker; two sons, Randy Whiteaker and Chad Whiteaker (Amanda) of Batesville; one sister, Oval Jean Johnson (Harvey) of Searcy and three grandchildren, Emma Whiteaker of Searcy, Ally Whiteaker of Chicago, Illinois and Nick Whiteaker of Batesville.
He is preceded in death by his parents.
Pallbearers are Nicholas Whiteaker, Chase Engdahl, Ryan Engdahl, Alex Engdahl, Michael Johnson and Whiteaker Johnson. Honorary pallbearers are Paul Moser and the members of Pleasant Valley Missionary Baptist Church.
Funeral services will be held Wednesday, July 31, 2024 at 2:00pm at the Pleasant Valley Missionary Baptist Church with Scott Jones and Chuck Roach officiating. Burial will follow at Oaklawn cemetery.
Visitation will be held from 1:00pm until 2:00pm just before the service.
Memorials may be made to Pleasant Valley Missionary Baptist Church, 2645 White Dr. Batesville, AR 72501.
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22 Condolence(s)
Jimmy and Ladene Bray
Thursday, August 1, 2024
Jimmy and I are so sorry for your loss. Glen was a true gentleman. He always had a smile and a kind word for everyone. Our thoughts and prayers are with his family.
Janis Whiteaker Wilson
Tuesday, July 30, 2024
Our condolences and love go out to all of you. We have fond memories of the summer Glenn spent with us in Ohio. He has always been such a great guy!
Janis and family
Paula Stewart
Tuesday, July 30, 2024
So sorry for your loss. Glenn was a great friend to my Dad, Albert Brent, when they worked at the power plant.
Todd, Resa and Stephanie Bolin
Monday, July 29, 2024
Sorry for your loss, prayers.
Cecelia Wilson
Monday, July 29, 2024
Joann, Randy, Chad and family, I am so sad to hear about Glenn’s passing. Glenn and the music of Pleasant Valley are engrained in my memory growing up. I’ll miss singing with him, but will look forward to hearing him when we meet again. Love and prayers.
Phillip and Pam Lloyd
Monday, July 29, 2024
We are so sorry to hear about Glen. You are in our thoughts and prayers.
Connie Creech
Monday, July 29, 2024
So sorry to hear of Glen’s passing. He was a kind and considerate man. I loved to hear him sing and appreciate all the years he spent in the music department at Pleasant Valley Church. Prayers for his family.
Tracy Wallis
Monday, July 29, 2024
What a fine man. Glenn was a great example of a Godly man.
Paula Watkins
Monday, July 29, 2024
So sorry to hear of Glenn’s passing. Thank goodness you have the assurance and hope of seeing him again. I can’t imagine those that don’t have this blessing to cling to. Praying for the entire family today.
Laura Martin
Monday, July 29, 2024
I'm so sorry for your loss. My thoughts a prayers are with you in the days ahead.
Louise Keene Hooper
Monday, July 29, 2024
Jo Ann and family I'm so sorry for your loss. My prayers are with you. May God bless you .
Matt Cleveland
Monday, July 29, 2024
Chad and family, I never met your dad, but he sounds like a great man. I am very sorry for your loss. Grace and peace to you and your family in the days ahead.
Todd E Jones
Monday, July 29, 2024
Glenn was a good man. Taught so many of us hymns and gospel songs growing up in Pleasant Valley. He was always willing to help in Bible School too. RIP Glenn. My condolences to his family.
Shayne Gaither
Monday, July 29, 2024
I’m very sorry to hear of Mr Glenn’s passing. He was an great example of what a Godly man should look like.
Jacqui McSpadden
Monday, July 29, 2024
Randy,
I am so sorry for the loss of your dad. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
Jacqui
Ron and Nina Stephens
Monday, July 29, 2024
So sorry to hear of Glenn Passing , He was a Great Man , couild sing very well, seemed to always have a smile , May our Father In Heaven comfort The family during this sad Time ,
Donna Huff
Monday, July 29, 2024
So sorry to hear of Glenn's passing. He was a good neighbor and always brought us vegetables from his garden. May God Bless his family.
Jim Whitson
Monday, July 29, 2024
Such a great neighbor for over 5 years.
Michele Melton
Monday, July 29, 2024
So sorry for your loss. Praying for the family.
James Graham
Monday, July 29, 2024
So very sorry to hear of Glenn's passing. Worked with him many years. He was a good friend, A fair and Excellent Boss, and a Christian man . My thoughts and prayers are with the family.
Don & Cyndi Jackson
Monday, July 29, 2024
So sorry for your loss, there is no finer human being than Glen
Cindy Nelson
Monday, July 29, 2024
JoAnn, Bill and I are so very sorry for your loss. I know your heart is broken. We won't be able to attend any of the services because Bill is too weak. Just know that we are thinking of you at this time.