James Whitaker

James Whitaker, 72, Retired McConnell Air Force Base Construction Inspector, died Wednesday, August 10, 2022. Visitation with the family will be from 5:30 pm – 7:30 pm, Friday, August 19, 2022, at Downing & Lahey East Mortuary. Private Family Services. Preceded in death by his parents, Clay and Anita Whitaker; brother, Ronald Whitaker; sister, JoAnn Molina. Survived by his wife, Loretta Whitaker; daughter, Keri Whitaker; son, Dean (Misty) Whitaker; grandchildren, Kara and Wess Whitaker. Memorials have been established with: All Saints Catholic Church, 3205 Grand St., Wichita, KS 67218; and Kansas Humane Society, 3313 N. Hillside, Wichita, KS 67219.