Two and a half years ago, I interviewed to become the youth minister here at the Guntersville Church of Christ. During the interview process, as all ministers do, I went through some time with the Elders here. You know how before you ever really know someone, you can tell there's something special about them? That's what I felt for a certain man named Mack Whitaker.
As we met, and as he prayed for my wife and I and the decision we had in front of us, I could tell this man was very spiritual. He had a connection with God that was enviable. Come to find out, this man has basically influenced just about everyone in this town of Guntersville, if not all of Marshall County.
Mack Whitaker, a man known for his generosity and kindness, and for his deep spirituality and leadership, sadly passed away yesterday afternoon, December 16, 2008. He leaves behind many many family members who loved him so dearly. His wife Diane, needs extra prayers, as she lost her mother this time last year, and her father just a few short weeks ago.
Mack's influence spreads far outside of Marshall County, as he had much influence at Lipscomb University and at Auburn University. Calls have been flooding our phone lines at the office with kind words and concerns for the families.
The visitation will be here at the Guntersville Church of Christ tomorrow, Thursday December 18, 2008 from 5pm to 8pm. The funeral will be here at the building as well on Friday at 2pm. The burial will be at the Crestview Cemetary.
In lieu of flowers, the family asks that you make a donation to one or all of these causes, all of which were near and dear to Mack:
The Guntersville Church of Christ Building Fund
The Auburn Christian Student Center
Madison Academy
Lipscomb University North Alabama Eastern Region Scholarship Fund
Please pray for the entire family, our church, our city, and our county in the loss of one its great leaders.
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