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Mark Boone Whitaker Jr.

1938 - 2019

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J. Henry Stuhr Mount Pleasant Chapel

1494 Mathis Ferry Road

Mount Pleasant, South Carolina

Mark Whitaker Obituary

Mark Boone Whitaker, Jr. Mt. Pleasant - The relatives and friends of Mark Boone Whitaker, Jr. are invited to attend his Funeral Service on Saturday, October 19, 2019 in Summerall Chapel, The Citadel at 12:00 noon with entombment following in the Bell Tower. Arrangements by J. Henry Stuhr, Inc. Mount Pleasant Chapel. Memorials may be made to American Red Cross - Lowcountry Chapter, 2424-A City Hall Lane, North Charleston, SC 29406. A memorial message may be sent to the family by visiting our website at www.jhenrystuhr.com. Visit our guestbook at www.legacy.com/obituaries/ charleston

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Published by Charleston Post & Courier from Oct. 17 to Oct. 18, 2019.

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Brenda Hawks

October 29, 2019

Mark was a dedicated government employee and friend to all he met. His integrity and love of life was evident in all that he did. May his memory serve as a reminder that life if worth living and that standing up for what is right is well just the right thing to do.
May this message and prayers be with his family and friends in this time of sorrow.

MUSC Tobacco Treatment

October 23, 2019

On behalf of the Tobacco Treatment Program at MUSC we would like to send our deepest condolences to Connie Whitaker and family.

Liz Nutting

October 18, 2019

We are so sorry for your loss and are praying God gives you peace and comfort in this time of mourning. Love to you all,
Liz Lytle Nutting and family

Jacqueline Vasquez

October 18, 2019

Sorry for your loss Jackie Vasquez and family

Cassandra Baker McLeod

October 17, 2019

Dear Connie, Liz and Boone-You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers. What a wonderful person Mark! His smile warms up any time and space! I will miss all of our "intellectual" chats and wonderful stories he had to tell. A remarkable life, an amazing man. He will remain with you always as you carry him in your hearts. Keep those amazing memories of Mark alive for always. Love, Cassandra

Eternal Affection Arrangement- BASKET INCLUDED

Amy OBrien

Sent Flowers

Patty and Harry Olsen

October 16, 2019

Connie,
Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. If there is anything we can do please know we're here. There was a moment of silence in memory of Mark at the RCH board meeting.

Soldier Salute Standing Spray

Gary Driesen

Sent Flowers

Joan Edwards

October 14, 2019

Liz & Boone, thinking of you and your loved ones.

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12:00 p.m.

Summerall Chapel, The Citadel

171 Moultrie Street, Charleston, SC

Funeral services provided by:

J. Henry Stuhr Mount Pleasant Chapel

1494 Mathis Ferry Road, Mount Pleasant, SC 29464

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