Johnathan McGregor Whitaker
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Johnathan McGregor Whitaker, 38, passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday May 4, 2022 at his home in Murrells Inlet, South Carolina. He was born on July 28, 1983 in Columbia, South Carolina.
Johnathan proudly served our country in the United States Army as a skilled medic. He had the honor of being stationed in Alaska, Hawaii, and Ft. Jackson and served a tour in Afghanistan. Following his honorable discharge, Johnathan went on to graduate from the University of South Carolina. In his free time, Johnathan relished time spent with family and making memories with friends. Above all else, Johnathan loved his family with his whole heart. He will be deeply missed and fondly remembered for his quick wit, bright smile and infectious laughter.
Left to cherish Johnathan's memory are his mother, Ellen McLaurin DuRant and her husband, N. David DuRant, Sr. of Murrells Inlet; wife, Tosha Whitaker; sons, Grayson Whitaker Lugoff & Jordan Whitaker Lugoff; daughter, Kennedy Whitaker; sister, Lexi Smith of Murrells Inlet; the mother of his children, Ashley Whitaker; as well as several aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews and cousins; a large, loving, extended family and many supportive friends and neighbors.
Johnathan is reunited in passing with his maternal grandparents, John & Dot McLaurin and paternal grandparents, Dr. George & Louise Whitaker.
A Celebration of Johnathan's life will be held on Tuesday May 10, 2022 at 2:00PM at Burroughs Funeral Home, 3558 Old Kings Highway, Murrells Inlet, SC 29576. The family will gather to greet friends from 1:00PM, until the time of service.
At the request of the family, please consider memorial contributions in lieu of flowers. Donations in Johnathan's name may be made to the charity of one's choice.
To view these details online or to offer words of comfort through the online guestbook, kindly visit the funeral home website at, www.burroughsfh.com
Burroughs Funeral Home & Cremation Services, (843-651-1440) is honored to assist the family.