Robert J. Whitaker of Atlantis, Florida passed away on March 18, 2013 in his 84th year. Beloved husband of 62 years to Ellen Ruth Whitaker, loving father of Linda Illsley, cherished grandfather of Heather Illsley, dear brother of Eugene Whitaker, Larry Whitaker and Wanda Varnadore. Private cremation services are under the care of Tillman Funeral Home & Crematory, 2170 S. Military Trail, West Palm Beach.