Herbert “Wayne” Whittaker of Eufaula, AL, Alabama, passed away Friday, June 5, 2026, at Southeast Medical Center surrounded by his loving family. He was 83.

A Celebration of Life will be held at 2:00 P.M, Saturday, June 13, 2026, at Gods Way Baptist Church located at 271 Pleasant Hill Road, Eufaula, AL with Searcy Funeral Home & Crematory directing. The family will receive friends from 1:00 P.M. until service time. In lieu of flowers, please send memorials to Gods Way Baptist Church, 271 Pleasant Hill Road, Eufaula, AL 36027, (334-687-2341).

Wayne was a devoted Christian who believed God was in control of everything. He was a loving man who cared deeply for his family. He was always enthusiastic to share his love and faith, with a charming smile, with family and friends alike.

Wayne was preceded in death by his son Christopher Whittaker, brother Jimmy Whittaker, and sisters Beth Grantham and Donna Mauldin.

Survivors include his wife of 24 years, Lois Whittaker; sister, Jane Elmore Wiley (James), Enterprise, AL; daughter, Angela Crutchfield (Chris), Eufaula, AL; two grandchildren, Adrianna Whittaker and Jeremy Howell (Shelby); six great-grandchildren.