John Truman Whitaker

John Truman (J.T.) Whitaker, 83, of Owensboro, died Wednesday, November 3, 2004 at Owensboro Medical Health System. He was born on April 26, 1921, in Daviess County to the late Margaret and Jay Whitaker.

He was the owner of the Rolling Pin Pastry Shop for 37 years, retiring in 1983, a member of the Owensboro Cumberland Presbyterian Church, a 50-year member of the Live Wire Bible Class where he served in several offices and a Navy Veteran of WWII. John was also a member of The American Legion Post 9 and TPA Post G and a former member of the Moose and Eagle Lodges, a Kentucky Colonel, and a volunteer for Meals on Wheels.

A daughter, Jackie Aubrey, and two sisters, Sally Byrd and Billie Jagoe preceded him in death.

Survivors include his wife of 62 years, Mary Edith Whitaker; a son, John David and his wife Debbie Whitaker of Owensboro; and three daughters, Mary Ann Stinebruner of Louisville, Janie and her husband Bob Carrico of Knottsville and Kathy and her husband Roger Farmer of Owensboro; and one sister, Hazel Young of Panther.

Grandchildren include Bill Clark Jr., Lisa (Todd) Brown and Brian Payne of Louisville, Blake (Colleen) Payne of Richmond, Jennifer Fischer of Winchester, Nathan (Rachel) Whitaker of Lexington, Phillip Aubrey, Nick, Travis and Katie Whitaker, and Leslie and Gregory Farmer all of Owensboro. Great-grandchildren include Damien Cox and Ambria Gaus both of Louisville.

Services are at 2 p.m. on Saturday at Glenn Funeral Home with Rev. Tim McGuire officiating. Burial will be in Rosehill Cemetery. Visitation will be from 2-8 p.m. on Friday and after noon on Saturday at the funeral home.

Expressions of sympathy may take the form of donations to the HELP Office Mission, c/o Owensboro Cumberland Presbyterian Church, 910 Booth Ave., Owensboro, KY, 42301.