James Ray Whitener

Seneca, SC– James Ray Whitener, 86, husband of Mary Louise Simpson Whitener of Seneca, passed away on Tuesday, October 11, 2022, at Oconee Memorial Hospital.

 

A native of Oconee County, SC, Mr. Whitener was the son of the late Bert L. Whitener and Beulah Cobb Whitener. He was of the Baptist faith.

 

In addition to his wife, Mr. Whitener is survived by his sons: Danny Ray Whitener and Randy L. Whitener, both of Walhalla; step-son: Robert Earl Roach of Seneca; daughters: Eileen W. Jackson of Westminster, Gloria Diane Lee of Seneca; step-daughter: Clararene I. Williams of Seneca; brothers: Arthur Whitener of Mountain Rest, and Curtis Whitener of Westminster; sisters: Carolyn Baker and Judy Jones of Anderson; eleven grandchildren, fifteen great grandchildren, and four great great grandchildren.

 

Funeral services will be held at 2:00 PM, Saturday, October 15, 2022, at Davenport Funeral Home Chapel with burial to follow at Evergreen Memorial Gardens.

 

The family will receive friends from 1:00-2:00 PM, Saturday, prior to the service, at Davenport Funeral Home.

 

Flowers are accepted.

 

The family is at their respective homes.