Alfred H. Whitener Jr.

Al was born June 12 1932 in Nahunta, Ga to parents Alfred and Harriett Whitener. He moved to Glynn County when he was eleven and was a 1950 graduate of Glynn Academy. He enlisted in the United States Air Force after high school and retired in 1971 as a Technical Sergeant with 20 years served. Al loved bowling, reading, traveling, bingo, poker, and being with his grandchildren and family. He was a member of the Air Force Sergeants Association, the Disabled American Veterans, the American Legion Post 9 and the First Baptist Brunswick.

In addition to his parents he is preceded in death by his first wife Geraldine Knight Whitener.

Survivors include his wife Janis W. Whitener of Brunswick, children Harriet (Mike) Boatright of Brunswick, Patty (Andy) Burns of Statesboro, Cindy Johnson of Brunswick, and stepson Jay (Missy) Overstreet of Edna Tx, his grandchildren Ryan (Kelley) Burns, Alyson (Tommie) Beck, Al Crum, Jimmy (Sam) Crum, Brantley (Nia) Burns, Kevin (Ashley) Boatright, and Tara, Stephanie and Dana Overstreet , 6 great grandchildren, Avery, Grayson, Dru, Palmer, Emma, and Helena.

Friends and family visitation will be at 11:30 a.m., Monday, December 17, in the Edo Miller Chapel followed by a memorial service and military rites at 12:30 p.m.

In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made to Manna House of Brunswick, 1408 G. Street, Brunswick, Ga 31520 or Hospice of the Golden Isles, 1692 Glyco Prkwy, Brunswick, Ga 31525.

Arrangements are entrusted to Edo Miller and Sons Funeral Home.