WHITNEY, George H. "Herb," 91, passed away at his home in Charlotte, N.C. on June 14, 2019. He was born in Westville, Massachusetts. He leaves his beloved wife, Irene; daughter and son-in-law, Jackie and Peter Hohenstein; grandsons, Alex and Greg Hohenstein and Jason Buecker; and three great-grandchildren. Mr. Whitney retired from Stanley Home Products after 40 years of service. From 1959 until his retirement, he was the manager of the Richmond Distribution Center. Mr. Whitney served with the U.S. Army in the Phillipines, was a member of the Society of Mayflower Descendants and of the Mt. Moriah Lodge of Masons. His greatest joys were spending time with his family, the Atlanta Braves, golf and sailing. A graveside service will be held Friday, June 21, at 2:30 p.m. at Greenwood Memorial Gardens, 12609 Patterson Ave. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the American Heart Association.