Dennis Lee Whitaker, age 82, of Jeffersonville, KY, passed away peacefully with his family by his side on Tuesday, November 25, 2025, at St. Joseph Main, Lexington, KY. Dennis was born June 18, 1943, in Jackson, KY, to the late William and Loretta Sexton Whitaker. Having come from a family of 10 children, Dennis was no stranger to hard work and was always busy working on something. Dennis had retired after many years from Columbia Gas. He and Norma were blessed with three children, who blessed them with 8 grandchildren and 2 great grandchildren. Dennis loved his family dearly and will be greatly missed. Dennis was a faithful member of the Jeffersonville Baptist Church.
Dennis is survived by his loving wife of 61 years Norma Willoughby Whitaker; 1 daughter: Melissa (Robert) Russell of Austin, Arkansas; 2 sons: Tony (Mary) Whitaker of Jeffersonville, Scott (Lisa) Whitaker of Winchester; 8 beautiful grandchildren: Mason Whitaker, Alex Whitaker, Adam (Elizabeth) Whitaker, Andrew (Anna) Whitaker, Allisan (Mason) Baker and Jacob Russell, Jayden Russell and Jaxon Russell; 2 great grandchildren: Ben Whitaker and Heidi Baker.
Along with his parents, Dennis was preceded in death by his 8 brothers and 1 sister.
A Visitation services will be 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. Friday, November 28, 2025 at Herald & Stewart Home For Funerals. A Private Graveside Service will be at the Lovely-Amburgey Cemetery. Officiated by Linville Spangler and Glen Sizemore.
Pallbearers: Chuck Toy, Dave Brown, David Jones, Bob Howard, Ray Hughes, Ted Hiler.
Honorary Pallbearer: Isiah Vires.
Funeral services entrusted to the care of Herald & Stewart Home For Funerals, 1002 Woodford Drive, Mt. Sterling, KY 40353