Ray Stanley Whitaker, age 80, of Carthage, passed away on Thursday, October 30, 2025, at his home surrounded by his family.
Ray was born on March 9, 1945 in Scotland County to the late Leonard Aaron Whitaker and Minnie Lee Miller Whitaker. In addition to his parents, he was also preceded in death by his son, Scott Whitaker; sisters, Kathleen, Joanna, Rosa, Nancy and Jeanette; brothers, Hervey, Bill and Mike; son-in-law, Paul Morton.
He is survived by his wife, Mary Alice Ring Whitaker; son, Stanley Whitaker (Annie) of Carthage; daughter, Shannon Morton of Carthage; grandchildren, Melissa Hurlocker (Jeremy), Johnathan Whitaker (Phelica), Amanda Carter (Justin), Nick Morton (Brittany) and Kinley Hickman (Chandler); great-grandchildren, Rylee Hurlocker, Maci Carter, Leah Hurlocker, Christian Carter, Jaxon Hickman and Pearl Morton; sister, Tina Foster of Kentucky; brother, Gene Whitaker (Doris) of Vass.
Ray was a lifelong skilled Carpenter. He loved to cook and spend time with his family, especially with his grandchildren. He was loved and will be greatly missed.
No services are planned.
Condolences may be sent to coxmemorialfuneralhome.com.
The family has entrusted services to Cox Memorial Funeral Home & Crematory in Vass.
