del railroading. Larry enjoyed airplanes and was a student pilot logging many hours of flight time. He enjoyed being with the family, especially on the Holidays. He attended Calvary Baptist Church in Mt. Pleasant. Besides his wife, he is survived by a daughter, Christy Schelling (Soman Puzhankara), one grandson Alex Schelling; one sister, Sandra Davis of Quincy, IL., and nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents; one daughter, Shari Whitaker; one brother, Robert Whitaker; and two sisters, Mildred Goldsberry and Julia Whitaker. The memorial service for Larry Whitaker will be Friday, January 6 at 11:00 at Elliott Chapel. Visitation will begin at 9:00 AM with the family receiving friends from 10:00 until the time of the service. Pastor Michael Hess will officiate. According to his wishes, cremation has been accorded with inurnment at Elmwood Cemetery, Morning Sun, at a later date. A memorial has been established.