Aaron Michael Whittington

Aaron “Ace” Michael Whittington, age 49, passed away suddenly in his sleep on Friday, December 6, 2024.

Aaron was born in Charleston, West Virginia on November 20, 1975, the son of Susan (nee Muster) and Arthur Wayne Whittington. Growing up, he lived in West Virginia, Ohio, and North Carolina, where he graduated from Providence High School and then attended Appalachian State University. Aaron started out as a dishwasher at The Country Club of Salisbury (NC) and largely self-taught, went on to become an extremely talented and creative Executive Chef, North Carolina (St. Jacques), St. Thomas USVI (Sib's on the Mountain), and Chicago (R Public House).

Along with his love of cooking, Aaron loved sports (especially West Ham United FC soccer), reading, and his extended group of family and friends.

In addition to his parents, he is survived by his brothers, Steve (Melinda) Whittington, Nathan (Kristin) Whittington, and sister Krista Whittington (Seth Galli), and nieces and nephews (Zachary, Jennifer, Aidan, Lila, Ella, and Adie).

Friends and family are invited to attend a celebration of Aaron’s life 3-6pm (eulogies and open-mic begin 4pm) on Saturday December 14, at R Public House, 1508 W. Jarvis, Chicago, 60626. Memorial contributions may be made to Ben’s Friends, https://www.bensfriendshope.com/donate/ Please visit the link here to share your favorite photos of Ace with his family https://app.kululu.com/y2f6o2 Arrangements by Inclusive Funeral Care, 773-370-2959 or www.InclusiveFuneralCare.com.