Eric Grant Whitaker, 45

Eric Grant Whitaker, 45, of Hendersonville, NC and formerly of Kannapolis, NC passed away Sunday, November 23, 2014 at his home.

He was a native of Henderson County and was preceded in death by his father, Robert H. Whitaker.

Eric graduated in 2013 with an Associates of Science with concentration in Radiography.

He is survived by his loving wife, Jelaine Whitaker; hisdaughter, Erika Whitaker; his son, Densen Whitaker; his mother, DorisMangum and her husband    David; his brother, Darrin Whitaker, his wife Tiffany and the Fab Five- Thomas, Skyler, Sullivan, Charleston and Cooper. All his family is in Hendersonville, NC.

A graveside service will be held 2:00 PM Friday, November 28, 2014 at Forest Lawn Memorial Park with Rev. Roy Perry officiating.

Condolence cards may be sent to the family atwww.jacksonfuneralservice.com  or PO Box 945, Hendersonville, NC 28793.