Mr. Charles (Charlie) Clark Whitaker passed away at the age of 77 in Sherman, Texas on Saturday, May 25, 2024. He was born to Jimmy and Jeraldine (Baker) Whitaker on February 22, 1947, in Greenville, Texas.

He was the owner and President of Cello-Wrap Printing Company. He was married to Leta McNatt on May 25, 2012, in Seaside Oregon.

He is survived by his loving wife Leta of Sherman, Texas, son Chad Whitaker and wife, Gina of Farmersville, Texas, daughters Kelsey Owens of Frisco, Texas and Kalyn Entzel of Shreveport, Louisiana. Bonus son Tate Thomas and wife Tiffany of Denison, Texas, bonus daughters Kelley Ridling and husband Rick of Sentinel, Oklahoma and Kerrey Matlock and husband Terry of Colbert, Oklahoma. 23 grandchildren and 9 great-grandchildren.

Charles is preceded in death by his parents Jimmy and Jeraldine Whitaker and his brother Bill Whitaker.

Charlie accepted Christ at a young age and most recently attended First Baptist Church in Sherman, Texas.

Charlie was a devoted member to his community and many different organizations. He was a VP curator of Perrin Air Force Base Historical Museum in Sherman, Texas, Past President of the Farmersville Rotary Club, SGT at Arms for many years, Past President of the Chamber of Commerce, Director of the Independent National Bank of Farmersville.  He also served on the Farmersville City Council, was a part of the Farmersville Historical Society and Heritage Museum, the Farmersville Centennial Society, Audie Murphy Day Committee, as well as having served on the ED Corporation, the Community Development Commission, the Library Board and was the overseer of the Huson Cemetery fund for many years.  Charlie served on the Board of Directors for Rails to Trails, and accompanied a WWII Veteran on an Honor Flight to Washington D.C.

Charlie was a Veteran of the United States Army and served during the Vietnamese conflict.

Charlie participated in 5 marathons including Washington D.C. and New York City. He also flagged at the Super Bowl Speedway in Greenville, Texas for many years and was an avid NASCAR fan.

A memorial service will take place at the First Baptist Church of Farmersville on Saturday, June 1 at 2:00 PM.

The family requests in lieu of flowers, donations be made to the Farmersville Historical Society or Perrin Air Force Base Historical Museum located at: 436 McCullum Denison, Texas 75020.

"I have fought the good fight, I have finished the race, I have kept the faith." - II Timothy 4:7