Ronald Glenn Whilden

He was born on October 1st, 1954 in Chicago, Illinois to the late Donald Maurice Whilden and Mary Davis Whilden while his father was in the service. At three months old, Ron’s parents moved back to Charlotte where he lived for the remainder of his life.

After graduating West Mecklenburg High School in 1972, Ron went to work in the family window treatment business, Newton and Newton of Charlotte. He continued to work and operate the business for 48 years.

While attending West Mecklenburg High School, Ron met and married his first true love Bonny Auten and they were married for 42 years until her passing. Together they raised two sons, Chad and Jeremy Whilden. For the past two years, Ron was married to his second true love, Vicki Long.

The highlight of Ron’s life was spending time with his family and grandkids. Ron was an avid fisherman that specialized in fishing for striped bass. To many people he was known only as “Striperman”. Ron spent many days fishing with family and friends on his beloved Lake Cherokee in Tennessee which he lovingly called “The Promise Land."

Even though Ron loved his family and had a passion for fishing, nothing was more important to him than his relationship with his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ.

Ron is preceded in death by his parents, Don and Mary Whilden and wife,Bonny Auten Whilden, and granddaughter, Maeve Marie Whilden.

Ron is survived by his wife, Vicki Long Whilden; his sister, Sharon Whilden Lawing and her husband Kevin; son Chad and partner Dane; son Jeremy and wife Debbra; grandchildren Madison, Hayden, Nona, Aida and Milo.

Friends are cordially invited to a visitation with the family from 1:00pm until 2:00pm on Saturday, March 19th, 2022 at Forest Lawn West Funeral Home, 4601 Freedom Drive in Charlotte. The funeral service will be conducted at 2:00pm in the Paul Helton Chapel at the funeral home, with Pastor Mike Davis to officiate. The burial will follow at Forest Lawn West Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Ron’s name to C.A.S.T. for Kids Foundation. Its purpose is “to empower the lives of children with special needs, provide support to their families, and make these children feel valued and loved so they can overcome limitations and be successful.”