Roy Lee Whitener, 82, of Hickory, passed away in his sleep Wednesday, Nov. 30, 2016, at home in Hickory.
Born Aug. 26, 1934, in Hickory, Roy was the loving husband of Verna Sigmon Whitener, of Catawba County and son of the late Tollie Leroy and Ida Pitts Whitener; brother of Alfred, Toby, Mary Loy, Norma, and Murl.
Roy was active as a member of St. Stephens Lutheran Church (Missouri Synod). He graduated from Hickory High School and voluntarily joined the U.S. Army. Roy was born into the family trade of home-building and was a master wood-worker. He built over 20 homes and created businesses, including "Skyline Furniure:, "Power Sports (boats)", and the Morganton-Lenoir Airport Operations. Roy was an accomplished pilot and flight instructor, holding almost every FAA Rating. He was known for commuting to work in his amphibious aircraft when he lived on Lake Hickory.
Roy was preceded in death by his wife, Verna Sigmon Whitener; and their daughter, Vickie Ann Whitener.
Survivors include daughter, Rebecca Matthews of Hickory; granddaughter, Danielle Matthews of Raleigh; and grandsons, Ryan and Luke Matthews of Hickory; son, Doug Whitener and wife, Denise of San Diego, Calif.; granddaughter, Victoria Whitener of Los Angeles, Calif.; and grandson, Keoni Whitener of San Diego, Calif.
The funeral service will be conducted by Pastors Ziehr and Guelzow, at St. Stephens Lutheran Church (Missouri Synod) Saturday, Dec. 3 at 12 p.m.. Burial will be in Catawba Memorial Park. Military honors will be conducted by The American Legion Post 48.
The family will receive friends in the church from 10:30 to 11:45 a.m., prior to the service.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to St. Stephens Lutheran Church (Missouri Synod), 2304 Springs Road NE, Hickory, NC 28601.
Arrangements are made with Hickory Funeral Home.
Hickory Daily Record
Roy Lee Whitener, 82, of Hickory, passed away in his sleep Wednesday, Nov. 30, 2016, at home in Hickory.
Born Aug. 26, 1934, in Hickory, Roy was the loving husband of Verna Sigmon Whitener, of Catawba County and son of the late Tollie Leroy and Ida Pitts Whitener; brother of Alfred, Toby, Mary Loy, Norma, and Murl.
Roy was active as a member of St. Stephens Lutheran Church (Missouri Synod). He graduated from Hickory High School and voluntarily joined the U.S. Army. Roy was born into the family trade of home-building and was a master wood-worker. He built over 20 homes and created businesses, including "Skyline Furniure:, "Power Sports (boats)", and the Morganton-Lenoir Airport Operations. Roy was an accomplished pilot and flight instructor, holding almost every FAA Rating. He was known for commuting to work in his amphibious aircraft when he lived on Lake Hickory.
Roy was preceded in death by his wife, Verna Sigmon Whitener; and their daughter, Vickie Ann Whitener.
Survivors include daughter, Rebecca Matthews of Hickory; granddaughter, Danielle Matthews of Raleigh; and grandsons, Ryan and Luke Matthews of Hickory; son, Doug Whitener and wife, Denise of San Diego, Calif.; granddaughter, Victoria Whitener of Los Angeles, Calif.; and grandson, Keoni Whitener of San Diego, Calif.
The funeral service will be conducted by Pastors Ziehr and Guelzow, at St. Stephens Lutheran Church (Missouri Synod) Saturday, Dec. 3 at 12 p.m.. Burial will be in Catawba Memorial Park. Military honors will be conducted by The American Legion Post 48.
The family will receive friends in the church from 10:30 to 11:45 a.m., prior to the service.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to St. Stephens Lutheran Church (Missouri Synod), 2304 Springs Road NE, Hickory, NC 28601.
Arrangements are made with Hickory Funeral Home.
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