George Clark Whitaker Jr

George Clark Whitaker, Jr. was born in Hart County, Georgia to George Clark Whitaker, Sr. and Mozelle Scott Whitaker. George graduated from Americus High School where he excelled academically and was a three sport athlete. He earned an appointment to the Air Force Academy, served five years in the Air Force. Following the Air Force, George moved to Atlanta where he graduated from Georgia State University with a Bachelor of Science degree. He later met and married Sharon Mabry. George and Sharon raised their daughters, Kasi and Kelli, in Stone Mountain, GA. George was a very involved dad. He coached his daughters' softball teams through high school and served as an assistant high school baseball and fastpitch softball coach at Stone Mountain High School. He made friends wherever he went with his outgoing personality and infectious laugh. George was never without a book and loved spending time with Sharon at the beach. He was a dedicated son, loving husband, doting father and grandfather, and a truly loyal friend. George passed away quietly at his home on December 19, 2020, shortly after being diagnosed with Lymphoma. He was preceded in death by his parents and his granddaughter, Addison Lynn Roam. He is survived by his wife, Sharon, his daughters Kasi Barfield and Kelli Chamblee, and four of his grandchildren, Callie and Gibson Barfield and Rusk and Maverick Roam. A memorial service will be announced at a later date when circumstances permit. Gifts to the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society (donate.lls.org/lls/donate) are appreciated.