Jody Paul Whitaker

Jody Paul Whitaker, 56, a lifetime resident of Muskogee, Oklahoma passed away Sunday, November 29, 2020. He was born March 3, 1964 to Mack Earnest Whitaker and Anita Louise (Croman) Whitaker. He attended Muskogee Public Schools and graduated from Muskogee High School with the class of 1982. He grew up attending Boulevard Christian Church and was a member at West Side Church of Christ. Jody married Ashley Hiner on May 26, 2006 in Muskogee. They shared more than 14 years of life and making memories together. He worked for the family business at Mack Whitaker Warehouse in logistics. He also worked as a realtor for Remax in Muskogee. He enjoyed traveling, snow skiing, swimming, playing cards, and reading. He also volunteered at the Muskogee Food Pantry and served on the MARC board. Jody will always be remembered for his love for family and enjoyed spending time with all of them, especially his children and grandson. His family takes great comfort knowing he is no longer in pain. He was loved by many and will be greatly missed. He was preceded in death by his father, Mack Whitaker. Jody is survived by his mother, Anita Whitaker; wife, Ashley Whitaker, both of Muskogee; children, Ben Whitaker of Crested Butte, CO, Emily Whitaker, Mariah Hutson and spouse Keith, and Gavin Whitaker, all of Muskogee; one grandson, Preston Hutson; siblings, Les Whitaker and wife Julie, Lisa Abel and husband Luke, Julie Crank and husband Kevin, Marcie Hewson and husband David, Matt Whitaker and wife Gena, all of Muskogee; along with many nieces, nephews, many other family members and friends. A celebration of Jody’s life will be 2PM, Thursday, December 3, 2020 at Boulevard Christian Church with Pastor Steve Moss officiating. A private family interment is planned with Nelson Head, Brad Smythe, Jay Huffer, Tom Beckman, Jon Stolper, and Stan Ewing serving as pallbearers. Honorary pallbearers will be Stan Hiner and Rodger Goldman. The family requests memorial can be made in Jody’s honor to Muskogee Cooperative Ministries (food pantry), 600 E Broadway Ave, Muskogee 74403 or Camp Bennett, c/o Muskogee Public Schools, 202 W Broadway, Muskogee, 74401.

Jody Paul Whitaker

March 3, 1964 - November 29, 2020