Horace Edward Whitacre Obituary

It is always difficult saying goodbye to someone we love and cherish. Family and friends must say goodbye to their beloved Horace Edward Whitacre of Currie, North Carolina, born in Wayne, Michigan, who passed away at the age of 90, on March 19, 2024. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family.

He was predeceased by: his parents, Arthur James Whitacre and Reba England Whitacre; his brothers, Ted Whitacre, Gilbert Whitacre, Walt Whitacre, Fred Whitacre and Sanford Whitacre; and his daughter Lydia Anne Whitacre.

He is survived by: his wife Saralou; his children, Meri Battles (Rick) and David Whitacre (Melina); and his grandchildren, Justin Freeman (Crystal), Robert Meaux, Angela Meaux, Heather Meaux, Blandena Villanueva (Miguel), Steven Whitacre (Whitney), Ricky Price, Olivia Price and Robbie Price. He is also survived by twenty-one great grandchildren, three great-great grandchildren; multiple nieces, nephews, and friends.

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Quinn-Mc Gowen Funeral Home

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May 18, 2024

raymond sanders wrote a sympathy message

“Ed and I worked together at times at JSC. He was very personable and enjoyable to work with. Rest in Pease Ed. Ray Sanders”

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