Jack Whitney
Obituary
Jack Duane Whitney was born on April 1, 1931, in Oklahoma City, OK, to Egbert and Blanche (Gardiner) Whitney. He ascended to Heaven on Friday, April 13, 2012, at the age of 81.
He is survived by his loving wife of 33 years, Joan; 4 daughters, Jeanine L. Henthorn, Jan M. Cochran, Jocelyn A. Whitney, and Jeri L. Mann; 2 step-daughters, Kimberly D. Burdick and Beth J. Johnson; 2 sons, Chris and Mark Whitney; 12 grandchildren; 5 great grandchildren; a brother, Justin W. Whitney; and his beloved Cocker Spaniel, Mooch.
Jack served in the Navy and retired from American Airlines in 1991 after 41 years of service. Jack and Joan then moved to their home on Beaver Lake in Rogers, AR. After moving to Rogers, Jack was instrumental in the building of Central United Methodist Church. They lived there for nearly 20 years before returning to Tulsa in 2009.
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TO: Ms. Jocelyn Whitney, a member of the Booker T. Washington Graduating Class of 1977, and to the Whitney Family. We, the members of 1977 Class of Booker T. Washington share with you and the many members of your family, in this time of sorrow and bereavement of your Father,Grandfather and Friend Mr. Jack Whitney. WHEREAS, the passing of your beloved Father Mr. Jack Whitney has left the family with a broken heart, we acknowledge and accept the will of God. We know our hearts bleed with sorrow, but are comforted by knowing God will not put more on us than we can bear. Therefore be it resolved, we the Booker T. Washington Class of 1977, embrace the Whitney family and our classmate Jocelyn to show our support for you during your bereavement. The Prayers and Sympathies of The 1977 Class of Booker T. Washington Are Yours. Humbly Submitted, The 1977 Class of Booker T. Washington Marsha Rowe Martin, President
Booker T. Washington Class of 1977
Joanie and all, we are both so sorry to hear about Jack. Probably one of the nicest and kindest people I have ever had the pleasure to know. He and his mind and that sense of humor will remain with me always, and that smile, oh, that smile. Always willing to help. As it always is I have to work so we cannot attend but you are always in our prayers, and I know there is one more angel looking over us. love always Pat and Buz
Pat and Buz Sutton