Dennis Whitaker

Dennis Whitaker, age 62, of Tazewell TN, was born May 24, 1957 and passed away on June 30, 2019. Dennis was know for his work with the Board of Education at the school bus garage, he retired from there after 36 years of service. He was known as a mechanic who could work on anything from a go-cart to the school buses at his job. Dennis was also well known at the Tazewell Speedway, he was the owner of the number 26 Dodge Ram truck, and attended the races for as long as he could. Besides being a mechanic for work and as a hobby, Dennis also enjoyed hunting and fishing. He is preceded in death by his parents Bertha Fultz Whitaker and Harley Whitaker, brother David Whitaker, and sister-in-law Ruby Whitaker. Dennis is survived by his son Jason (Jennifer) Whitaker. Grandson Will Whitaker. Sister Louetta Lyttle. Brothers Harley "Junior" (Alberta) Whitaker, Denvil (Karen) Whitaker, and John (Lisa) Whitaker. Partner of 19 years Babetta Brothers. Close friends and fellow racers John Whitaker, Larry "Goat" Burke, Clyde Overholt, Michael Daniels, J.J. Green, and Johnathan Miracle. As well as a host of nieces, nephews, other family, and friends.

The family will receive friends Tuesday July 2nd from 5 until 8 PM at Coffey Funeral Home. The funeral service will follow at 8 PM in the Coffey Funeral Home chapel. The graveside service will be Wednesday July 3rd at 12 PM in the Bethel Cemetery.

Officiating: Mitchell Ferguson;

Pallbearers: JJ Green, Clyde Overholt, Jonathan Miracle, Michael Daniels, Danny Misingo and Robbie Whitaker.

Coffey Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.