Charles Robert Whitener

HICKORY- Charles Robert Whitener, 80 of Hickory passed away at his residence Friday, February 15, 2019 after a brief illness. Born in Catawba County on August 6, 1938, he was the son of the late Bert Michael and Margie Bryte Whitener. In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by his sister Betty Jo Whitener. Charles is a member of Sardis Evangelical Lutheran Church. He was retired auditor from General Electric Company and US Army veteran. Survivors include his wife, Betty Fulbright Whitener of the home; a son Dwayne Whitener and wife Barbara Evans Whitener of Hickory; granddaughters Madison Lourens and husband Riaan of Raleigh and Jamie Shiffman of Hickory; grandson Tryston Sylvester of Hickory; great grandsons Graysen Cole Whitener of Hickory and Oliver Beckett Lourens of Raleigh; a sister Norma Jean Weaver of Hickory; brothers Bill Whitener and wife Mae of Hickory and Alfred Whitener of Hickory, and numerous nieces and nephews. Visitation will be held Sunday, February 17, 2019 from 1:30 pm to 2:45 pm at Sardis Evangelical Lutheran Church. Funeral service will be Sunday, February 17, 2019 at 3:00 pm at Sardis Evangelical Lutheran Church with Reverend Adrienne Martin officiating. Burial will follow in church cemetery with honors presented by American Legion Post 544. Memorial gifts may be made to Sardis Evangelical Lutheran Church, 6103 NC Hwy 10 West, Hickory, NC 28602. Arrangements are with Hickory Funeral Home.