Mr. Tony Whitaker, age 78, of Mt. Vernon died late Monday night, November 5, 2018 at Meadows Park of Vidalia under the care of Community Hospice after an extended illness. Tony was a native of Montgomery County, he lived for many years in Atlanta; and returned to Montgomery County in 1999. Tony was a retired dry wall installer and Baptist by Faith.

Mr. Whitaker is preceded in death by his parents, Harmon and Florida Whitaker; six siblings, Bessie Dees, Alberta Galbraith, Sallie Smith, Margaret Glisson, Eugene Whitaker, and Ronnie Whitaker.

Mr. Whitaker is survived his wife Frankie Sheriff Whitaker of Mt. Vernon; two sons, Tony Michael Whitaker of Mt. Vernon and Larry Whitaker (Terri) of Dan Ridge TN; one daughter, Sonja Whitaker of Jackson GA; one sister, Vera King of Ailey; five grandchildren, Larry, Chasity, Joshua, Justin, and Shell Bell; and five great-grandchildren, Logan, Reagan, Lexi, Little Josh, and Zoie.

Memorial Services for Mr. Tony Whitaker will be held Saturday, November 10, 2018 at 3:00 PM at Stewart-Rosier Funeral Service Vidalia Chapel with Robbie Rosier officiating. Interment will be held privately at Ferguson Cemetery.  The family will receive friends for visitation at the funeral home Saturday, November 10, 2018 from 2:00 PM until the hour of the service.

Stewart-Rosier Funeral Service Vidalia Chapel is in charge of funeral arrangements.