Darrell Dustin Whitaker, 51, of Sour Lake, died Wednesday, July 2, 2008 at Christus Hospital St. Elizabeth.
A native and lifelong resident of Beaumont, Darrell was a mechanical engineer with Mobil (later ExxonMobil) where he developed many lifelong friends.
Those left to cherish him include his devoted wife, Tracey Whitaker of Sour Lake; son, Ethan Whitaker; daughter, Hannah Whitaker both of Sour Lake; sisters, Patty Edwards and her husband Gene of Humble, Jackie Whittaker and her husband Robert of Beaumont and Gwen Duhon and her husband Danny of Port Arthur; and numerous nieces and nephews.
Funeral service will be 2:00 p.m. Sunday, July 6, 2008 First Baptist Church of Sour Lake with burial to follow at Rosedale Cemetery in Sour Lake under the direction of Broussard’s, 1605 North Major Drive, Beaumont. A gathering of family and friends will begin at 5:00 p.m. Saturday, July 5, 2008 at the Mortuary.
The family wishes to thank the staff at Texas Oncology in Beaumont, for their dedication and kindness, as well as the nurses and aides on Four Southeast at St. Elizabeth Hospital for their continuous care, encouragement, and love.
In lieu of flowers, an account has been established for Darrell’s Children at Texas State Bank, 620 Hwy 105 West, Sour Lake, Texas 77659. Memorial contributions may be made to First Baptist Church, P.O. Box 537, Sour Lake, Texas 77659 or American Cancer Society, P.O. Box 5144, Beaumont, Texas 77726.
