OBITUARY: Bill Douglas Whiticker

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Bill Douglas Whiticker, age 73 of Gallatin, Tennessee passed away on Friday, December 30, 2022.

Mr. Whiticker was born June 28, 1949 in Portland.

He is preceded in death by father, Edward Lee Whiticker; brother, David Lee Whiticker; and brother-in-law, Don Carter.

He is survived by wife of 52 years, Margaret Climer Whiticker of Gallatin; mother, Nellie McCullough Whiticker Brown of Gallatin; daughters, Christie Simpson (Shawn) of Gallatin, Rachel Griggs (Chad) of Gallatin, and Amy Harding (Nate) of Murfreesboro; brothers, Ranzy Whiticker of Gallatin, Jake Whiticker of Gallatin, and Jimmy Whiticker of Gallatin; sisters, Carol Carter of Gallatin and Joyce Taylor (Garey “Butterball”) of Portland; sister-in-law, Margaret Lee Whiticker of Westmoreland; 6 grandchildren, Garrett Griggs (Kaitlyn), Ethan Simpson, Peyton Griggs, Nolan Harding, Sam Harding, and Erin Simpson; and 1 great-grandchild, Savannah Griggs.

Mr. Whiticker retired from R. R. Donnelley after 35 years of service. He worked with Tennessee Walking Horses for 40 years; breeding, raising, and showing horses during that time. Mr. Whiticker collected antique tractors and antique cars. He lived for his children and grandchildren and dearly loved each one. He loved spending time with them and teaching them, he often said there is a time to work and a time to play.

Funeral Service will be Thursday, January 5, 2023 at 11:00 a.m. in the chapel of Sellars Family Heritage at Gallatin, with Larry Pedigo officiating. Visitation will be Wednesday, January 4th from 2:00 – 7:00 p.m. and Thursday, January 5th from 9:00 a.m. until time of service at 11:00 a.m. Interment will follow the service.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Leukemia and Lymphoma Society, 404 BNA Drive #102, Nashville, TN 37217 or Sarah Cannon Fund the Community Foundation of Middle Tennessee, P.O. Box 440225, Nashville, TN 37244.

Online condolences may be submitted at familyheritagefh.com.

 

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