Ronald L. Whitney
1935 - 2016
Ronald L. Whitney
1935 - 2016
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BORN
1935
DIED
2016
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Mary Kathleen Reed
January 27, 2025
I missed out on time knowing my uncle when my mother and Uncle Ronnie brother Richard divorced. Sad
J. D. and Dana Stevens
October 10, 2016
Ron was a super nice guy who was always fair with everyone. He will be greatly missed by so many! The world has lost a very special person.
To Gail and family: May all the wonderful memories remain in your hearts forever.
Staff of Memorial Park Funeral Home & Cemetery
October 9, 2016
Offering our deepest condolences during this difficult time.
Matt Reinhard
October 7, 2016
Ron was one of those guys without a bad bone in his body. If you knew him, you liked him. One of the truly good people. He was a classmate of mine in 1963 and we have been friends ever since. A great family man and golfing buddy. To say that he will be missed is an understatement. Rest in Peace old friend.
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Jim and Stella Cox
October 6, 2016
Gail and girls,
We remember Ron as a most congenial and pleasant individual. Our friendship existed for over half century but the best part was there were no boundaries of time or distance. Rest well, dear friend!
Love. Stella, Jim and our girls
Jim von Gartzen
October 5, 2016
Was stationed in Miami and Tampa,Fl as a Postal Inspector when Mr. Whitney was in our regional headquarters. Mr. Whitney was a wonderful boss and person. Rest in peace.ugztv
James Hunt
October 5, 2016
I knew Ron both in Washington and in Memphis. He was a very talented Inspector, a great leader and a wonderful friend. He will be missed. Go with God my friend.
Dale Christy
October 5, 2016
Ron and I were students together in Inspector training in 1963. Ron could always be counted on to do the right thing and was really good to be around. Over the years Ron and Gail and my family had interaction in Memphis and Princeton, NJ and it was fun. Gail, you were married to a fine man and he was married to an outstanding woman. God bless Gail and the girls.
Gerald "Jake" Burkhalter
October 5, 2016
I met Ron when I was assigned to the Cleveland, OH office in the late 1970's. Several Inspectors (12 to 16) would make a trip to Callaway Garden for a long weekend of golf. Ron was the INC in Atlanta, GA at he time. He made this trip a few times. He was a real gentleman and a very avid golfer. I remember hitting my golf ball near the waters edge playing the Garden course. Ron and I were looking for the my ball when we saw the largest and biggest snake we had ever seen. We both jump and ran for the fairway. I never saw that golf ball again. He had a wonderful sense of humor and was always nice to be around. I considered him a friend even though he was the INC. He did love the game of golf. I will miss him.
Edward Madocks
October 5, 2016
I worked for Mr.Whitney at the Regional Chief Inspectors Ofiice in NYC. He was well respected by all who came in contact with him. A gentleman who took personal interest in his employees and always did his utmost to ensure the Inspecton Service was in the forefront. It was more than a priveledge to work wih him and my deepest sympathy for the loss of such a fine gentleman.
WAYNE AND BONNIE RICHIE
October 4, 2016
i FIRST MET RON WHEN WE WERE ASSISTANT INSPECTORS IN CHARGE IN THE MEMPHIS DIVISION IN 1974. WE WENT DIFFERENT DIRECTIONS AFTER THAT.WE GOT BETTER ACQUAINTED WHEN HE RETIRED AND MOVED TO MEMPHIS. RON WAS ALWAYS FUN AND I ENJOYED PLAYING GOLF WITH HIM. RON WAS A FINE MAN AND FRIEND. HE WILL BE MISSED BY ALL WHO KNEW HIM. WE WILL BE PRAYING FOR GAIL AND FAMILY DURING THIS HARD TIME.. GOD BLESS YOU ALL.
Larry Scott
October 4, 2016
A true gentleman.
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