Donnie Butch Whitaker

Donnie Butch Whitaker, 77, of Somerset passed away Wednesday, October 18, 2023 at Lake Cumberland Regional Hospital.

He was born in Laurel Co., Kentucky on April 10, 1946; son of the late Thurman Lee and Carrie Velma Whitaker. He was a veteran of the United States Air Force. In his younger years he enjoyed boating and four wheeling; he enjoyed spending time with his family and friends. He was of the Baptist faith, and attended Bethany Baptist Church.

He is survived by his daughter, Rhonda Renee Kuehn & (David) of Lincoln, NE; brothers, Benny Dale Whitaker of Science Hill, Danny Whitaker & (Jan) of Somerset, Steve Whitaker, and Micah "George" Whitaker both of Indianapolis; sisters, Norma Price & (Joe) of Somerset, Janet Phelps & (Wade) of Science Hill, Patty Ping & (Denton) of Somerset, Tammy Glover & (Kenneth) of Nancy; two grandchildren, Jennifer Davis of Lincoln, NE, and Rashell Chubb of Ozark, MO; five great-grandchildren; sisters-in-law, Virginia Whitaker of California, and Lisa Whitaker of Somerset; a brother-in-law, Doug Hart of Somerset; a long time special friend, Joy Randolph; and a host of nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Thurman Lee and Carrie Velma Whitaker; two brothers, Cecil Whitaker and Mickey Whitaker; and two sisters, Hazel Whitaker and Jody Hart. 

A funeral service will be held at 10:30 AM Monday, October 23, 2023 at the chapel of Pulaski Funeral Home with Bro. Kevin Bullock officiating.

Burial will be in Renfro Cemetery. Military Honors will be conducted by American Legion Post #38 Honor Guard.

The family will receive friends from 4:00 PM to 8:00 PM Sunday, October 22, 2023 at Pulaski Funeral Home.

Pulaski Funeral Home is honored to assist the family with arrangements.