Alton Whitaker III

January 4, 2021

Mr. Alton Whitaker, III, of Lancaster, husband of Virginia “Pat” Whitaker passed away Monday, January 4, 2021 at Lancaster Health and Rehabilitation Center. He was born February 16, 1949 in Lancaster, a son of the late Alton Whitaker, Jr. and Mary Grier Whitaker. Alton was a US Army Vietnam War Veteran and was a member of Antioch Baptist Church. He had retired from Grace Bleachery. He was an avid Clemson fan who enjoyed fishing and watching movies. A memorial service to celebrate the life of Mr. Whitaker will be held Wednesday, January 6, 2021 at 4:00 p.m. at the Chapel of Lancaster Funeral Home with the Rev. Dr. Trent McLaughlin officiating. Mr. Whitaker is survived by his wife, Virginia “Pat” Whitaker; a son, Justin Johnson of Lancaster; four daughters, Terri Curtis (Bobby), Lisa Stogner (Scott), Angie Liqua (Scott) all of Lancaster and Alisha Whitaker of Kershaw; eight grandchildren; and six great grandchildren. In addition to his parents, Mr. Whitaker was preceded in death by a son, Alton Whitaker, IV; a daughter, Amanda Drew; a brother, Tommy Whitaker; and a sister, Cindy Whitaker. The family will receive friends from 3:00 p.m. until 4:00 p.m. Wednesday, January 6, 2021 at Lancaster Funeral Home. Notes to the family may be made at www.lancasterfuneralhome.com. Lancaster Funeral Home & Cremation Service is serving the family of Mr. Whitaker.