US NAVYWHITAKERArthur L., beloved husband of Elizabeth R. Whitaker (nee Russell) and the late H. Bernadine Whitaker (nee Miller); devoted father of Debra (Robert) Hucke and Roger (Debbie) Whitaker: loving grandfather of three; great grandfather of two; son of the late Allie and Arthur L. Whitaker. Preceded in death by sister, Joyce Harp and brother, Donald Whitaker. Passed away Saturday, October 13, 2012. Age 83. Fifty year member of various Masonic organizations. Commander and Director of Syrian Temple Legion of Honor. Visitation at Vorhis & Ryan Funeral Home, 11365 Springfield Pike, Springdale on Wednesday, October 17, 2012 from 5:00-7:30 PM. Montgomery Lodge #94 and Scottish Rite Ring services will be held at 7:30 PM. Funeral service at the funeral home Thursday, October 18, 2012 at 11:00 AM. Memorial donations may be sent to Shriners Hospitals for Children.