George R. "Rocky" Whittemore, Jr.
May 22, 1958 ~ July 30, 2003
Resided in:
Asheville, NC
George Riley "Rocky" Whittemore, Jr., 45, of 35-A McKinney Road, Asheville, died Wednesday, July 30, 2003, at the Hospice Solace Center.
He was a native of Buncombe County and was employed as a supervisor with Lustar Dye and Finishing Co. He was preceded in death by his paternal grandfather, Jim Whittemore, his paternal grandmother, Ruby Bailey, his maternal grandparents, Oakey and Edith Browning, and his paternal great-grandmother, Roxie Rhymer.
Surviving are his wife, Stephanie West Whittemore; his parents, George R. Whittemore, Sr. and Frankie Browning Whittemore; two step-daughters, Kelly Chapman and Jennifer Chapman of Asheville; three stepsons, Jeremy West and Brian Barnes of Asheville and Eugene Barnes of the home; a brother, Eddie Whittemore of Shelby; two nieces, Salina W. D'Arienzo and her husband Nate and Robyn Whittemore, and a great-nephew Caleb D'Arienzo.
Funeral services will be at 2:00 pm Friday in the Patton Avenue chapel of Groce Funeral Home with the Rev. Tommy Propest officiating. Burial will be at Macedonia Baptist Church Cemetery.
His family will receive friends from 7 - 8:30 pm Thursday at the funeral home and request that memorials be made to Mountain Area Hospice, PO Box 25338, Asheville, NC 28813, or to The American Liver Foundation, 75 Maiden Lane, Suite 603, New York, NY 10038.
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Our prayers are with you and yours, love ya, Fred & Inez
to rocky,
you were my soulmate and my lover and my freind but most important you were my husband and you ARE the love of my life and i will miss you with all my heart but you will always be in my heart. you are a wonderful person with ALL my love
stephanie
i love you
cindy sams
Frankie
We both send you our love and sympathy at this time. If there is
anything we can do for you please let us know.
Our prayers are with you.
Love Ralph & Dolly
Love
WE WOULD LIKE TO SEND OUR DEEPEST SORRY FOR THE ENTIRE FAMILY.WE’LL BE LOOKING FORWARD TO VISITING HIM AGAIN IN THE GREAT BEYOND.WE LOVE YOU AND IF YOU NEED ANYTHING GIVE US A CALL….GREG&ROBIN FOX
A verse comes to mind at this time for your family.
Romans 8:18
I think that what we suffer in this life can never be compared to the glory, as yet unrevealed, which is waiting for us.
Hope you find peace in knowing you are in our thought and prayers.
Hazel, Lonnie, Vanessa, Camelia, Sonya, Tina and Vera and families
You are in our thoughts and prayers during this difficult time
You are in our thoughts and prayers during this difficult time
God Bless and keep you in this time of sadness. Love to all.
Vicki
Hi
For all who did not know Rocky He was a Big Teddy bear,Loved life and had many friends. Rocky and Steph were soul mates! I have knew Rocky
my whole life growing up with him He took care of me anytime he though someone may be bothering me,because he was a Kinda big guy and alot of people that did not know him was not sure if he was mean or what,But he was not, All they knew for sure was he was a big man.
His wife and I are close Frinds Also
She made alot of his Dreams come true. Thank you STEPH I will always keep our memorries and I will miss my Big Teddy Bear Friend I LOVE YOU ROCKY ALWAYS.
Frankie: I was not around Rocky in his adult years but I have fond memories of when I was young and you, Grandma Rhymer, and the boys came to our house on Sundays. Those were special times for my mom Julia Mae. She loved cooking Sunday dinner for you. So much has happened over the years, Grandpa,Grandma,Edith,Bessie,Will,Mom,Keith,Ernest,Eldridge and my little boy Philip are all together watching over us and now they have Rocky in their presence. You were the best of moms to Rocky. You will always have those special memories that no one but a mother can have of their son. All losses are different just as yours are from the death of my son, but the one thing I know is that the Lord will carry you through these tough times if you will let him and I do mean carry and not just be with you. I am here if you need a shoulder and my prayers will always include you. Joe, Chris ,and Linda. I love you. Linda
I went to school with Rocky and was sorry to read about his passing. My prayers are with the family.
We are so sorry for your loss!
stephanie,frankie and family i am so sorry to hear about rocky he was a great person and he will be terribly missed.
Stephanie and Family,
I know this is a diffucult time. You all remain in my thoughts and prayers. Rely on your faith and know that Rocky is no longer in pain. Although I only knew you all for a short period, you were both wonderful friends and I hope to stay in contact.
May the Lord watch over you,
Lewis M. Krider
You will be missed. Love, Jean