WHITAKER, John V., beloved husband of Dorothy E. Whitaker (nee Donahue). Loving father of Mary Pat (Tom) Burke, James (Mary Ann) Whitaker, Rita (Sheldon) Haun, Rose, Suzanne, Colette and Sharon Whitaker and the late Catherine Ann Wetzel. Dear brother of Joseph Whitaker. Also survived by 10 grandchildren. Passed away on Sunday, December 21, 2008 at 90 years of age. Friends may call at MEYER FUNERAL HOME, 5864 Bridgetown Road, on Friday from 5:00PM to 7:00PM. Visitation St. Antoninus Church. 1500 Linneman Road, on Saturday from 9:30AM until time of Mass of Christian Burial at 10:30AM. Memorials may be made to St. Jude Childrens Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105-1905. www.bjmeyersons.com