Thomas Lloyd Whittaker, entrepreneur
Thomas Lloyd Whittaker, 79, of Milton passed away Tuesday, March 16, 2021, at his home. He was born April 22, 1941, in Yonkers, N.Y., son of the late Francis James and Eileen Murial (Connor) Whittaker.
Thomas graduated from the American University in 1962. He was a proud veteran, having honorably served in the U.S. Navy in the early 1960s. Thomas built a lifelong career as a businessman and owned a specialty market with a bakery, fresh produce, and two meat markets. In addition, he owned a tool distributorship. He also owned two restaurants, and worked as an assistant manager at JR's in Ocean City, Md. Thomas had a tireless work ethic, and was always happy when finding and starting a new business. He was a great listener and remembered details about his friends and customers.
Thomas was never without a twinkle in his eye, or a wisecrack on his lips. He had an amazing sense of humor, and his laugh was truly contagious. It was a joy to be around him. Thomas valued friendship, fun and family. After retiring to Milton, he enjoyed golfing with his friends, socializing with dinner groups and going to the theater in Milton, Georgetown and Rehoboth. Above all, Thomas cherished time spent with those he held most dear. He was a loving and devoted husband, father, brother, uncle, and friend who will be missed by all who knew him.
Thomas is survived by his beloved wife, Roxane (Hamilton) Whittaker; his children: Laura Dukes (Michael) and Brian Whittaker; his sister, Margo Whittaker; his brother-in-law, Dale Hamilton; his nieces: Lori Whittaker and Sandra Finch; and his nephews: Mark Hamilton and Paul Hamilton.
Services are private. Arrangements have been entrusted to Parsell Funeral Homes & Crematorium, Atkins-Lodge Chapel, Lewes.
In lieu of flowers, the family suggests donations in Thomas' memory to Delaware Hospice, 100 Patriots Way, Milford, DE 19963, or www.delawarehospice.org, or Bethel United Methodist Church, 129 W 4th St., Lewes, DE 19958.
Please visit Thomas's Life Memorial Webpage and sign his online guestbook at www.parsellfuneralhomes.com.
