- Date Of Birth: December 1, 1941
- Date Of Death: November 26, 2018
- State: Georgia
Andrew Whittaker, 76, of Greshamville in Greene County, died Nov. 26, 2018, after an extended illness.
A lifelong resident of Greene County, Andrew was born Dec. 1, 1941, to the late Frank and Era Whittaker. Andrew graduated from Greensboro High School in 1959. While in high school, he was a member of Future Farmers of America and played guard and tackle for the Tiger Football Team. He also played right field on the baseball team.
After graduating, Andrew began dairy farming full-time on the family farm. For a number of years, he also worked part-time for Edgar Sisk driving a truck to pick up eggs from farms across Georgia, Alabama and South Carolina.
On June 8, 1969, he married the love of his life, Catherine. Their 49-year marriage was a true partnership. The couple lived the rewarding life of dairy farmers until retiring in 2003.
Andrew was a man of faith whose life was a testimony of his relationship with Christ. He often helped neighbors without being asked and strangers others overlooked. His word was his bond.
His interests included gardening, reading and working word find puzzles. When he was younger he loved to hunt and fish. An animal lover, he had many beloved dogs and cats throughout his life. He liked history and enjoyed working on the committee that published the Greene County Heritage Book in 2009.
He is survived by his wife, Catherine; daughter, Jennifer Whittaker, of Macon, Ga.; siblings Shirley (the late James) Simmons, Susan Whittaker and Tony Whittaker, all of Greshamville; and brother Richard (Gwen) Whittaker of Glennville, Ga., and many nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by two brothers, Lynn (the late Mildred) Whittaker of Rabun Gap, Ga. and Jack Whittaker of Greshamville.
His wife and daughter would like to thank the healthcare workers at St. Mary’s Hospital, Good Samaritan Hospital and Piedmont Athens Regional Hospital for their help and kindness during Andrew’s illness. The family also extends heartfelt thanks to everyone who offered prayers and support in numerous ways during the past three months.
