Frank E Whitney

Frank is survived by his loving wife, Becky Whitney, and his sons Eric, Aaron, and Dustin. To his grandchildren, he was known simply and affectionately as Papa, a title he carried with tremendous pride.

Frank served honorably in the United States Army from 1957 to 1960, a period of his life he reflected on with gratitude and pride.

Outgoing, warm, and endlessly charismatic, Frank was a true salesman who could light up any room he entered and never met a stranger. He was kind-hearted, curious, and full of life. His love for Tai Chi shaped much of who he was; not only did he practice it passionately, he spent many years teaching it to others. He and his grandson attended weekly for many years. He enjoyed spending weekends with his grandchildren. His creative spirit shone through the cigar box guitars he crafted and sold through his own small business.

A lover of food and adventure, Frank would try almost anything once and delighted in discovering new flavors. He was a successful salesman for many years, and an enthusiastic storyteller—often sharing his favorites again and again with the same joy as the first time. He enjoyed reading about Leonardo da Vinci, spending time with his best friend, Mac, playing solitaire with his granddaughter, and helping his littlest grandson get into trouble.

Frank was deeply loved by his family and will be profoundly missed. His presence, humor, and generous spirit leave a lasting impact on all who knew him.

Relatives and friends are invited to the Funeral Service at White Chapel Funeral Home, 6600 NE Antioch Rd., Gladstone, MO 64119 on Tuesday, December 9, 2025 at 11:00 AM with Visitation from 9:00 AM until service time. Committal Service will immediately follow at White Chapel Cemetery, Gladstone, MO. Please share memories and condolences on the White Chapel Funeral Home website.

Memorial Donations:

In lieu of flowers, please consider planting a tree in Frank’s memory through A Living Tribute (https://shop.alivingtribute.org/collections) or making a donation to the Multiple Myeloma Research Foundation (https://themmrf.org).