James Leroy Whitener

Winston Salem – James Leroy Whitener, 82, passed away Thursday, January 17, 2008 at Magnolia Creek Assisted Living Center. Graveside services will be held 2:00 PM Sunday, January 20, 2008 at Evergreen Memorial Gardens with Dr. Charles Hutchens and Rev. John Burton officiating.   Mr. Whitener was born in Guilford County to the late Harry and Mabel Foutain Whitener.   He loved the ocean and surf fishing whenever he got a chance.   James served his country proudly in the Navy.   Along with his parents he is preceded in death by his loving wife, Isabel Dunivant Whitener; Son, Jim Whitener; grandson, James Daniel Whitener and sister, Murrel Rich.   He is survived by grandsons; Chris Whitener, and wife Judi of Eden and Josh Whitener of Shallotte, NC; daughter-in-law, Billie Whitener of Reidsville   The family will receive friends at the home of Billie Whitener, 145 Somerset Dr, Reidsville.   There will be no formal visitation In Lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Alzheimer’s Association, Carolina Piedmont Chapter, 3420 Shamrock Drive, Charlotte, NC, 28215 Condolences may be made to www.wilkersonfuneral.com