On September 23rd, 2020, Rickey Lee Whisenant, born January 30th 1954 to W.G. “Bud” Whisenant and Elizabeth “Beth” Whisenant went to his heavenly home with the Lord our Father after an extended illness.
Rick is survived by his wife of 47 years, Debbie; a son, Eric and daughter-in-law Veronica; a daughter, Jennifer and son-in-law Thomas; and seven grandchildren, Brittany, Braxton, Christian, Trinity, Gracie, Robbie and Jaxxon. Rick is also survived by his father W.G. “Bud” Whisenant and 2 brothers, Garry and Dennis with sister-in-law Lisa and nephew, Heath.
He is reunited in death with his mother, Elizabeth “Beth” Whisenant and several dear aunts, uncles and friends.
Rick retired from BellSouth in 2003 and spent his retirement farming. Rick loved God, his family and farming. Rick was a man of few words but never left anything unsaid. He will be missed terribly but his legacy will live on!
Funeral services will be held at 2:00 pm on Saturday, September 26, 2020 in the Chapel of Kirksey Funeral Home with the Rev. Billy Carswell and Rev. David Ray officiating. Interment will follow at the Smyrna Baptist Church Cemetery.The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service at the funeral home.
Kirksey Funeral Home of Morganton has the honor of serving the family.
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