Donald Whitaker, age 82, of Quincy, died on Friday, February 27, 2026 in Blessing Hospital. He was born on March 14, 1943. Donald worked as a Landscaper in the Quincy area.

Don greatly loved his canine companion ‘Pepper’ who he’d take on rides.

He is survived by:
CHILDREN: Deanne (Roy) Porter and Donald (Kimberly) Whitaker
GRANDCHILDREN: Shandi, Darrin and Matthew (Cheyenne)
GREAT GRANDCHILDREN: Ransom and Owen
SIBLINGS: Joyce Allensworth, Kitty Crabill, and Barb McEwen.
Nephews: Randy Whitaker and Rusty Whitaker (Tana Logue).
Niece: Renee Whitaker
Great Nephew: Logan Raleigh
Other nieces, nephews, cousins and relatives survive.

Don was preceded in death by his father Virgil Cooper and mother Olive ‘Ruth’ Rogers and siblings Charles Whitaker and Norma Harris.

Cremation rites have been accorded and no formal services are planned at this time. The Duker & Haugh Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.