Darrell Whitaker born May 22, 1937 departed this life on Friday January 6, 2023 at his residence in Big Creek, Kentucky being 85-years old. Darrell was born in Hazard, Kentucky the son of the late Clyde Whitaker and the late Cora Maggard Whitaker. Other than his parents, Darrell was also preceded in death by Four Brothers, Mike Whitaker, Dock Whitaker, Danny Whitaker, and Bobby Whitaker; Two Sisters, Ailene Sizemore and Margie Roberts. Darrell was a Member of the Cutshin Church of Christ, worked in the Coal industry for many years and was a long-time employee of Falcon Coal Company.

Darrell Whitaker leaves the following relatives to cherish his memory: Wife of 62-years, Lois Whitaker of Big Creek; Two Sons, David Whitaker & Melinda of Big Creek, Kelly Whitaker of Big Creek; Three Sisters. Ethel Olinger of Powell Co., KY, Betty Lou Wright of IN, Carolyn Collett & Michael of Hazard; Five Grandchildren, Five Great-Grandchildren. A host of other relatives and friends survive.

Funeral Services for Darrell Whitaker will be conducted on Monday January 9, 2023 at 2:00 P.M. at the Engle-Bowling Funeral Home with Danny Day officiating. The Interment will follow in the Whitaker Cemetery located at Big Creek, Kentucky. The Visitation will be at the Engle-Bowling Funeral Home on Monday from 12:00 till 2:00 P.M.