On December 10, 2006, in Tulsa, Oklahoma, a bouncing, baby boy was born to Lesley and Christ Whitaker. They named their son Xzavion Michael Whitaker and was better known to family and close friends as "Mikey", "Zay" or "X" to his teammates, and Uncle Mike to his nieces and nephews.

Xzavion was a big kid at heart. He loved kids and his future goal was to become a pediatrician. Xzavion was well known and loved around his neighborhood.

Mikey was a part of the "Raider Nation" football team, where he loved his "boys" [teammates] and coaches! He loved going to the skating rink on friday nights and going to the movies with his friends. You would always see Mikey walking around with cousins or close friends and always with his Daddy.

He was a student at Cherokee Tech in the 6th grade, a month away from his farewell ceremony. He also loved helping his Mama and was excited about entering middle school next year.

Xzavion Michael Whitaker, in his 12th year with us, "Finished Early" on Sunday, April 21, 2019 in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. Meeting Xzavion at the Gates were his Grandfathers, Eddie Mackey and Johnny Chism, and his great-grandmother, Christine Whitaker.

He leaves to lament his death; his mother and father, Lesley and Chris Whitaker; his siblings, Jacolby, Breana, Antonio, Latez, Chris, Devin, Aaliyah and Nathaniel; an extra special sister, Jasmine Anderson; A loving Uncle; five nieces and three nephews; a host of Aunts, Uncles, Cousins and other Friends; a special cousin, Jazmine McCall; two special best friends, Trey'von Shine and Sincere Young; Coach Boom and Coach Pooh; and Raider Nation.......Let's Ride!

The Hour of Remembrance for Xzavion will commence on Saturday morning, April 27, 2019 at 11:00 AM in the most Holy sanctuary of the Antioch Temple of Hope Church.  Dr. Marlon J. Coleman, Pastor, will preside.

Burial will follow in the Booker T. Washington Cemetery in Muskogee.  You may visit Xzavion on Friday from 1 PM until 6 PM at the funeral home.