Ronald L. Whitney

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Ronald Whitney Obituary

Name: Memorial Mass for Ronald L. Whitney
Start: 2016-10-29T16:00:00.000Z
Location: Our Lady of Perpetual Help Catholic Church

MEMPHIS, Tenn. - Ronald L. Whitney, 81, of Memphis, passed away peacefully on Saturday, (Oct. 1, 2016) surrounded by family and friends.

He retired in 1986 from a long and very successful career with the U.S. Postal Inspection Service.

He was a long time member of Our Lady of Perpetual Health Catholic Church in Germantown, and more recently of St. Brigid Catholic Church, Memphis.

He was known for being firm but fair with great compassion and love for God, family and golf. He was an avid golfer and a member of Wyndyke Country Club, where he proudly achieved two "holes in one" over the years and he can now effortlessly walk the plush fairways of heaven.

He is survived by his loving wife of 62 years, Gail; three daughters, Paula A. Sullivan of Cordova, Barbara A. White of Cordova, and Ronda L. Smith of Southaven, Miss.; son-in-law Eddie Smith, Southaven; two grandsons, Michael J. Pluta and Andrew T. White, as well as Jon Paul Sullivan, Lauren Sullivan Hill and Kelly Sullivan; a sister, Gloria (Paul) Mitchell of North Carolina; many loving nieces, nephews and extended family; and cherished friends and golf buddies, all of whom he loved dearly.

He was preceded in death by his brother, Richard Whitney; and parents, LaVerne and Irma Whitney, of Western New York.

A memorial service for family and friends will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday (Oct. 29, 2016) at Our Lady of Perpetual Help Catholic Church in Germantown.

In lieu of flowers, donations can be made in his memory to the personal charity of your choice.

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

Published by Olean Times Herald on Oct. 22, 2016.

Memories and Condolences
for Ronald Whitney

12 Entries

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.

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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