Richard Terry Whitaker was born March 12, 1955 in Greenville, South Carolina the son of Julia Keith and the late Ray Whitaker.He was united in marriage to Helen Farris, who survives.Mr. Whitaker was an engineer with Caterpillar in Corinth, MS. He formerly served his country in the United States Army, was a Baptist in belief, and was a member of the Shiloh Ridge Golf Club in Corinth. Mr. Whitaker departed this life on June 17, 2010 in Michie, Tennessee at the age of 55 Years, 3 Months, 5 Days. He is survived by his wife Helen (Farris) Whitaker of Michie, TN; a son, Brad Whitaker and wife Patsy of Michie, TN; two sisters, Sandra Gregory and husband Steve of Riverview, FL and Judy Smith and husband Randy of Collierville, TN; and a host of extended family and friends.