Dennis Whiteaker

WHITEAKER, Dennis James - age 60 of Fenton, died October 3, 2022. Funeral services will be held 1 PM Thursday, October 6, 2022, at Sharp Funeral Homes, Fenton Chapel, 1000 W. Silver Lake Rd., Fenton, MI 48430 with Pastor Peter Ahlersmeyer officiating. Interment will follow at Crestwood Memorial Cemetery. Visitation will be held from 2-4 and 6-8 PM Wednesday and 12-1 PM Thursday at the funeral home. Those desiring may make memorial contributions to Adopt-A-Pet, Fenton (www.adoptapetfenton.com). Dennis was born April 8, 1962, in Flint, the son of Kenneth and Sondra (Curp) Whiteaker II. He was an avid photographer, boater and swimmer. He loved the lake and enjoyed gardening. Dennis was a caretaker to his grandparents prior to their deaths and most recently a caretaker to his mother. He was a collector of many things but especially of Coca-Cola memorabilia. Dennis also volunteered at Adopt-A-Pet of Fenton. Surviving are: son, Andrew (Jinwon) Whiteaker; daughter, Toni (Jason) Vanover; three grandchildren, Luke and Evan Whiteaker, Helena Vanover and one on the way; mother, Sondra Whiteaker; two brothers, Martin Whiteaker and Kenneth (Amanda) Whiteaker III; friend, Tara; many cousins, including the Saiko family and many friends. He was preceded in death by: his father, Kenneth Whiteaker II. Tributes mat be shared at www.sharpfuneralhomes.com.