He was born in Catawba County on February 2, 1932, he was the son of the late Arthur E. and Ola Hildebran Whitener.
In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by his wife Martha Truitt Whitener; a brother Charles Whitener and two sisters Mary Starling and Maurice Herman.
Luther was a longtime member of Mountain Grove Baptist Church, a charter member of Mt. View Fire Department and he was retired from GE.
He is survived by his daughters Revonda Whitener Hamrick and husband Buren of Hickory, and Kathy Whitener Benge and husband David of Hilton Head, SC; grandchildren Shane Hamrick, Kara Rolon and husband Louie, Andrea Barker and husband David, Ryan Lutz and wife Anna, Cara Benge, Kelsey Hennington and husband Brett; great grandchildren Kennedy and Carter Rolon, Brooks and Colt Barker; sister Jean Kaufman and a brother Norman Whitener and wife Alice.
Graveside service will be held Saturday, October 24, 2020 at 11:00am at Mountain Grove Baptist Church Cemetery with Dr. Barry Keys officiating. Those wishing to pay their respects are welcome to join the service.
In lieu of flowers memorial gifts may be made to Pink Heals NC Foothills Chapter, 5850 George Hildebran School Road, Hickory, NC 28602, c/o Darlene Huffman.
Online Condolences may be left at www.hickoryfh.com
