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Jerry Whitener Obituary
March 1, 1953 - September 30, 2021
Jerry Reid Whitener, 68, of Vale, passed away Thursday, Sept. 30, 2021, at his residence.
Born March 1, 1953, he was the son of the late Marshall Reid Whitener and Barbra Iola Bagley. There is so much to be said about a brutally honest, genuine, loved and entertaining soul. He was a disciple of Christ and loved the Lord with everything he had.
He is survived by his wife, Gail Boone Whitener; daughter, Jerry Nicole Whitener Keener; grandchildren, Fiona Dylan Keener and Heidi Rebecca Keener; siblings, Carol Sampiaia and husband, Gilbert, of Arizona, Terri Lewis and husband, Rocky, of Georgia, Gary Bruce Smith and wife, Joann, of Georgia; and brother-in-law, Jimmy Butler.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by and his beloved stepmother, Sylvia Whitener; his sister, Sonia Butler; and grandmother, Lucille White.
The memorial service will be held at 3 p.m., Saturday, Oct. 9, at Gateway Baptist Church, with the Rev. Jerome Walker officiating. A receiving of friends will be held from 2 to 3 p.m., at the church, one hour prior to the service.
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Ellen Parsons
October 7, 2021
I am so sorry for your loss. I will be praying for you all.
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Patti Whitener Arey
October 7, 2021
Loved that guy! So talented and smart. Will miss you cuz.
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