Don was born to Donald S. & Thelma Badgett Whiteheart on November 10, 1943 in Winston Salem, NC.
Don was a graduate of UNC Chapel Hill. He was a true patriot who served his country in the U.S. Navy from 1966-1972 and fought in Vietnam from 1968-1969 with the Navy Construction Battalion, or Seabees. Don retired from R.J. Reynolds Tobacco Company after a long and fulfilling career of 30 years.
Don often shared that he had the honor of loving two beautiful women in his lifetime. The first, Sandra Barbee Whiteheart predeceased him in 1999. The second, his wife Susan Walker Whiteheart, survives him after 19 years of marriage.
He is also survived by his son David and wife Cindy of Kings Mountain, NC and their children William and Sandra, his brother John and wife Arleen, niece Lisa and nephew Grant. Also surviving him are step-children James, Dathan and Jennifer along with step-grandchildren Jake, Grace, Dathan and Charlotte.
The family wishes to thank the staff at Bantangas Gardens Nursing Facility at Bermuda Run for the outstanding care they provided Don in his final days. The care and compassion they showed him was exceptional and will never be forgotten.
A visitation for Donald will be held Friday, August 6, 2021 at 1:00 PM at Vogler Funeral and Cremation Service @ Forsyth Memorial Park., 3815 Yadkinville Road, Winston Salem, NC. A funeral service will occur Friday, August 6, 2021 at 2:00 PM, 3815 Yadkinville Road, Winston Salem, NC. An entombment will occur at Forsyth Memorial Park Mausoleum.
Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.voglerfuneralhome.com for the Whiteheart family.
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