James Danny Whicker

James Danny Whicker obituary, Durham, NC

James Danny Whicker

James Whicker Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Clements Funeral & Cremation Services - Hillsborough on Nov. 27, 2024.

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James Danny Whicker, 68 passed away Tuesday, November 26th at his home in Timberlake. He was born in Durham, NC, son to the late James William Whicker and Virginia Clark Whicker.
At an early age Danny started working for the American Tobacco Company. When the American closed the Durham site he chose to relocate with the company and continued work at the Reidsville, NC location. He stayed with the American over 25 years before taking early retirement. Danny was currently employed at Croasdaile Village in Durham as a maintenance technician. He liked his work and deeply valued the close friendship he had with his co-workers.
Danny's interests and hobbies were varied. At a very young age he became an avid Green Bay Packers fan. He never wavered in his support of the team. He loved classic cars – particularly 68 Chevelles and had turned into a collector. He enjoyed riding his Harley and took many trips to the NC mountains and Myrtle Beach with fellow riders sharing good times and making memories. He enjoyed NHRA drag racing and "old" NASCAR. He loved good music, classic rock-n-roll and the occasional disco tune. Danny was witty and always quick with a funny comment or joke. He was fun to be with and will be missed by many.
Surviving are sisters Linda Livingston of New Bern, Cynthia Stuart of Hillsborough and Sharon Gates of Wilson; brothers Garry Whicker (Sylvia) of Hillsborough and Dennis Whicker (Crystal) of Durham. He is also survived by many nieces and nephews.
No memorial is planned at this time. A ceremony will be held at a later time when we can fully express how much Danny meant to all of us.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests memorial donations be made to Samaritan's Purse NC for Western North Carolina Hurricane Helene disaster relief. https://www.samaritanspurse.org.
Under giving tab search "Helene".
The family is being assisted by Clements Funeral and Cremation Services, Inc. in Hillsborough. Online condolences may be sent to www.clementsfuneralservice.com.
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