Steven Whitaker

Funeral Service for Steven "Jarfly" Whitaker, 52, of Sallisaw, Oklahoma, will be at 10:00 AM on Thursday, November 12, 2026, at First Baptist Church in Sallisaw, Oklahoma. Burial will follow at Akins Cemetery in Sallisaw, Oklahoma, under the direction of Agent Mallory Martin Funeral Service, Inc.

Steven was born on September 18, 1974, in Muskogee, Oklahoma, to Patricia Carol (Ashmore) Huffmaster and Danny Lee Whitaker. He passed away on November 7, 2026, in Muldrow, Oklahoma. On July 26, 1996, he married Renda Lee (Spencer) Whitaker at Brushy Lake, Oklahoma, and together they built a life centered around love, family, and the outdoors. Steven worked as a truck driver for Aviagen and was of the Southern Baptist faith.

Steven had a lifelong love for the outdoors and was an avid hunter and fisherman. Some of his greatest joys came from sharing those passions with his two children, passing along not only his knowledge and skills but also his appreciation for the outdoors. His love for fishing extended beyond his own family, as he generously gave his time to captain a high school fishing team, helping guide and encourage the next generation of bass anglers. Steven was an incredible father, a devoted husband, and the kind of loyal friend anyone would be fortunate to have. He will be remembered for his love of family, his friendship, and the lasting impact he made on the lives of those who knew him.

Survivors are his wife, Renda Whitaker of the home; one son, Matthew Whitaker and Ashbi of Sallisaw, OK; one daughter, Jodi Whitaker of Sallisaw, OK; his mother, Pat Huffmaster of Brent, OK; one brother, Jeff Whitaker of Brent, OK; one sister, Patty McAllister and Sean of Canadian, OK; two nephews, Conner and Fischer; and several other relatives and friends.

He was preceded in death by his father, Danny Lee Whitaker.

Active Pallbearers will be the O.G. Muddy Water Mob: Brant Haggard, Rodney Copeland, Sean McAllister, Kevin Treece, Cade Alsbury, Tall Chris Jones, Short Chris Jones, Travis Snyder, Chase Guest, and Brandon Mosley.

Honorary Pallbearers will be the truck drivers from Aviagen, Jason Hill, Jeff Whitaker, Conner McAllister, and Fischer McAllister.

Viewing will be from 10:00 AM to 8:00 PM on Wednesday, November 11, 2026, at Agent Mallory Martin Funeral Home in Sallisaw, Oklahoma, where the family will greet friends from 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM.