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Mr. Jesse Robert "Bob" Whiteaker

Mr. Jesse Robert "Bob" Whiteaker obituary, Graniteville, SC

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Jesse Whiteaker Obituary

Mr. Jesse Robert "Bob" Whiteaker, 86, of Warrenville, SC, husband of the late Marlene Creque Whiteaker, entered into rest on Monday, December 22, 2025, while in the comfort of his home.
Bob was born in Toledo, OH, to the late Jesse D. and Mildred Berry Whiteaker. At an early age, Bob developed a love for automobiles. For many years he owned and operated Diamond Motors in Sylvania, OH. Later in life, he began his second career as an owner/operator truck driver.
Bob also enjoyed fishing and of course antique/classic cars. More than anything, however, he enjoyed spending time with his family, spreading his infectious smile to all those around him.
In 2022, Bob and his daughter Robyn, relocated to Warrenville, SC, from Seminole, AL. While in Seminole, they operated a Mobile Home Park.
Along with his daughter Robyn Whiteaker, Bob is loved, missed and his memory will remain eternal in the hearts of his siblings, Barbara Birr, Joann Heatherington and Emmet Whiteaker, and many nieces and nephews. grandchildren Dustin (Tracy) Schuster, Jocilyn (Jacob) LeRoy, Nicholas (Jessica) Whiteaker, Melissa McCain, and many Great Grandchildren as well as other family members.
In accordance with his wishes, Bob was cremated and a Celebration of Life Service will be held at a later date in Toledo, Ohio.
Considering his love for animals, memorials in memory of Bob may be given to the ASPCA.
To send flowers to the family or plant a tree in memory of Mr. Jesse Robert, please visit our floral store.

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

Obituary published on Legacy.com by The Aiken Standard on Dec. 31, 2025.

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