Alfred Whittaker

Alfred Whittaker Murrells Inlet Alfred "Al" Whittaker age 88, died at home with family on Thursday, October 30, 2008. He was born in, Manchester England a son of the late George and Elsie Whittaker. He served 6 years in the British Navy with the British Admiralty Delegation. Al married his wife, Bert, in October 1943. Bert moved to England with Al until 1946 when they returned to the United States to make their home in Washington, DC, then Maryland, and later at Lake of the Woods in Virginia. Al had a successful career with W.J. Sloan and Galleria International as a Floorcovering Buyer. Upon retiring, he and Bert moved to Murrells Inlet and enjoyed life with family and friends. He was a member of Belin United Methodist church, singing in the choir, and was involved with the Mission Program. He served on the Commission, including one term as Chairman. He served as the representative of Belin Methodist Church on the Board of South Strand Mobile Meals for 15 years, retiring as President. He was active on the board of South Strand Helping Hands and received an award for Charity Day fundraising. He received the Bright Light Award from Santee Cooper and WPDE TV in 1998 for outstanding community service, and a Certificate of Appreciation from the American Red Cross in 2005. Al is survived by his beloved wife of 65 years, Bertha Bert Whittaker, daughter, Pam Sullivan and her husband Tom, Sanibel Island, FL; a son, Phil Whittaker and wife, Madelyn, Myrtle Beach, SC; granddaughter, Lisa Mazza, Annpolis, MD; grandson, Brian Whittaker and wife Whitney of Richmond, VA; two brothers, Ernie, Richard and their families of Manchester, England. A Memorial Service will be held at 2:00 P.M. Sunday, November, 2, 2008 at Belin United Methodist Church, with The Reverend Dr B. Mike Alexander officiating, 4182 Highway 17 Business, Murrells Inlet, SC followed by a reception at Inlet Affairs, 4031 Highway 17 Business, Murrells Inlet, SC. The family would like to thank Mary Smith of Myrtle Beach, a special friend, for all her help and support. In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations are made to South Strand Mobile Meals, 2637 Highway 17 S, S Garden City, SC 29576.

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Alfred Whittaker

October 30, 2008