Donald Kenneth Whitman,Sr.

Lake Arthur

Funeral services for Mr. Donald “DK” Whitman, 84, of Lake Arthur will be held Saturday, December 9, 2017 in the Miguez Chapel in Lake Arthur at 11:00 a.m. with Rev. Lloyd Whitman officiating. Burial will follow in St. Anthony Cemetery under the direction of Miguez Funeral Home. Full military honors will be conducted by The American Legion Post #19 Honor Guard.

Visitation will begin Friday, December 8 at 2:30 p.m. until 9:00 p.m. and continue at 8:00 a.m. on Saturday morning until time of service.

Mr. Whitman was born on November 2, 1933 in Lake Arthur to Conrad Henry and Oral Pearl Monceaux Whitman. He lived in Lake Arthur most of his life except for his years of service in the Navy during the Korean War. He continued to serve his community after he returned home as a Fireman in Jacksonville, Fl.

He was known for his love of fishing, cooking, carpentry and spending time with his beloved family.

Mr. Whitman leaves to cherish his memory his partner, Linda Breaux, one daughter, Annette Hires; five step daughters, Karen Vincent; Sharlene (Jimmy)Sonnier; Derinda (Kenneth)Landry; Donna (Joel)Breaux, Deanna (Harold) Corumia; two sons, Donald (Teresa)Whitman, Jr.; David (Cindy)Whitman; four step sons Richard Vincent, Dexter (Tonya) Breaux, Shawn (Nancy) Theriot, Corey (Kelli) Theriot; four sisters, Vera Perry; Mildred (Herlin)Anthony; Martha Whitman; Carolyn Hebert; two brothers, Howard (Barbara)Whitman of Lake Arthur; Lloyd (Wanda) Whitman of Dry Prong; six grandchildren, seven great-grandchildren, and numerous step grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by his parents; wife, Ida Lou Hunter Whitman; wife, Virgie Dubois Whitman; numerous brothers and sisters; two granddaughters, Lisa Hires and Shay Whitman; one step daughter, Shanna Rodriguez; one step son, Darren Breaux and one step grandson, Drey Wise.