Dennis Edward “Denny” Whiteaker, Jr., age 47, of The Colony, passed away Monday, October 24, 2011 at his home.  He was born November 21, 1963 in Midland, Texas to Carolyn (Price) and Dennis Edward Whiteaker, Sr. He had worked in the air conditioning industry for 25 years.  Denny married Rachel Suckling on October 2, 1982.  He was a member of the Lakeway Baptist Church in The Colony.  He enjoyed bowling and was an avid sports fan, who more than anything loved the Longhorns.

Survivors include his wife of 29 years, Rachel Whiteaker of The Colony; three daughters, Patricia Aulbaugh and husband Jonathan of Irving, Tiffany Whiteaker of Fort Worth and Brooke Whiteaker of The Colony; his parents, Dennis, Sr. and Carolyn Whiteaker of Italy; one brother, DuWayne Whiteaker and wife Robin of Farmersville; one sister, Angela Stratton and husband Bobby of Red Oak; four grandchildren, Caitlyn Stephenson, Braydon Morales, Jon Jon and Gracie Aulbaugh; one aunt, Jere Ann McNeese of Comanche and one uncle, Jerry Whiteaker of Corpus Christi.

The family will receive friends from 6 to 8 PM Friday, October 28, 2011 at the Boze-Mitchell-McKibbin Funeral Home in Waxahachie.

Graveside service and interment will be 2 PM Saturday, October 29, 2011 at the Italy Cemetery with Reverend Jim Brown officiating.