Earle "The Pearl" Franklin Whitener's obituary , Passed away on May 15, 2021 in Hickory, North Carolina

Earle "The Pearl" Franklin Whitener

May 17, 1945 - May 15, 2021 (75 years old)

Hickory, North Carolina

Earle "The Pearl" Franklin Whitener's obituary , Passed away on May 15, 2021 in Hickory, North Carolina

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Bass-Smith Funeral Home & Crematory

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Earle "The Pearl" Franklin Whitener

May 17, 1945 - May 15, 2021 (75 years old)

Hickory, North Carolina

Earle Franklin Whitener Obituary

We are sad to announce that on May 15, 2021, at the age of 75, Earle Franklin Whitener of Hickory, North Carolina passed away. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Earle Franklin Whitener to pay them a last tribute.

He was predeceased by: his parents, Ned Whitener and Mary Jenkins Whitener; and his brothers, Ned David Whitener and Brant "Tree" Whitener. He is survived by: his wife Pam Whitener; his daughters, Lorri Whitener Hoke of Hickory, Leslie Williamson (Bret) of Statesville and Sherri Hall of Statesville; and his grandchildren, Preston, Briana Hoke of Hickory, Seth, Emily Williamson of Statesville, Connor Hall of Stokesdale and Logan Hall of Raleigh.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Carolina Caring, 3975 Robinson Rd., Newton, NC 28658.

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Bass-Smith Funeral Home & Crematory



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334 2nd St NW, Hickory, NC 28601

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