James Milton Whitener, JR.
January 21, 1959 ~ November 13, 2010
Resided in:
Candler, NC
Asheville Butterfly Trail
JAMES "BUDDY" MILTON WHITENER, JR.
CANDLER – Buddy Whitener, 51, of Candler, died Saturday, November 13, 2010.
A native of Buncombe Co., he was a son of the late James Milton Whitener, Sr., and Shirley Gregg Shepherd.
Buddy was the owner of Sudden Impressions Printing Company. He also worked for the US Postal Service. He was a member of Oak Hill United Methodist Church, the Erwin Optimist Club, and the National Postal Mail Handlers Union, Local 305.
He is survived by sons James Milton Whitener III, and Brian Whitener, daughters Kathy McElreath, Jasmine Whitener, and Brittany Whitener; sisters Carol Johnston and Cindy Blevins; and grandchildren Destinee, Bella, Alana Whitener, and Warren McElreath.
The family will receive friends and family from 1:00 to 3:00 p.m. Saturday followed by the funeral service at 3:00 p.m. at Oak Hill United Methodist Church. The Rev. Wes Austin will officiate. Interment will follow in the church cemetery.
Memorials may be made to the American Heart Association, Mid Atlantic Affiliate, PO Box 5216, Glen Allen, VA, 23058.
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I had the honor of working with Buddy since his first day at the Post Office. I will always remember him as a quite gentleman who was always willing to do anything for anyone. We are already missing him here at the Plant.
Buddy was one of the sweetest people you would ever want to know,,,I have known him all his life..always had that smile,,,always come to me if he had title work to be done,said he knew it would be done right..He will be missed,,so hard to believe,but God has our Number and knows when to call us home..Cherish his Memories,they are forever,,He will forever be in my Heart…Love you Buddy..
Dear family what a shock to hear of Buddys pasing. We meet him about 4 years ago and he was always ready to help with our printing.He was such a sweet man he will definetly be miss by all who knew him.So sorry for your loss
Dear family what a shock to hear of Buddys pasing. We meet him about 4 years ago and he was always ready to help with our printing.He was such a sweet man he will definetly be miss by all who knew him.So sorry for your loss
My name is Jenny Bailey. I worked with Buddy at the post office plant.
He was always so kind and was a very hard worker. He always was smiling and was very laid back. He will be greatly missed by all his friends at the post office. My thoughts and prayers are with you during this time of sorrow.
Carolyn and I have fond memories of Buddy going back to the early 70’s when he was tackling the job of short order cook at the Dinner Bell. Please accept our prayers and condolences for what we know is a huge loss to the family. Know that there will always be fond memories of him, and let those memories carry you through these difficult times.
I’m so sorry for your loss. Please know that your family are in my thoughts and prayers. Praying for supernatural comfort and peace in the midst of your sorrow.
Please accept our sincere sympathy in the loss of this caring father.While we did not know him we did know his three lovely daughters. Please know that Margie and I will be thinking about the family as they mourn the loss of this love one.
We sure will miss Buddy. Our prayers are with you all. Buddy is with Jesus now, and he wouldn’t come back if he could. Buddy was very pleasant to be around and easy to talk to. He had an ear for listening and a heart full of love. If we have one word that describes him…it would be love.
We love you all! Glenn and Connie
To the Whitener Family~
I am sorry for your loss.. Buddy was so helpful when I needed anything printed for Cheerleading, with Hominy Valley Youth… I will keep your family in my prayers
Dear family-
We were shocked to hear of Buddys passing. He has been doing our printing for years now. He was such a great and caring guy. He will greatly be missed to all who knew him. Our prayers will be with you. your friends at TRUGREEN
Dear Carol and family,
I am so very sorry to hear of your brother’s death. I received the information through the Foster notice sent today (11/17). My heart is aching for you, as my prayers are being lifted for you.
Agape my friend, Phyllis
Although I did not know Buddy personally, I know Carol well and want to say how very sorry I am for the loss of her brother. Carol, you and the family will be remembered in my prayers.
Carol, I am so sorry to hear of the loss of your Brother. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family during this most difficult time. May God wrap his loving arms around each one of you and give you peace in all the wonderful memories you have of Buddy.
So sorry for your loss.
Buddy,
You have brought David and I so much joy. You are the most unselfish person I know. You were always there when I needed you. We are going to miss you so, so much. No one will ever fill your place in our hearts. You were so kind and caring to everyone. You touched alot of people, and you touched alot of hearts.
Love you always,
Margaret and David
To the family of Buddy,
We are deeply sorry to learn of the loss of Buddy. He will be sadly missed by all who had the pleasure of knowing Buddy. He was
a wonderful person,a good friend and great co-worker. God Bless.
to the entire whitener family,i send my deepest sympathy.my thoughts and prayers are with you and i hope will give you comfort during this difficult time. randy
I’m so sorry for your loss. Buddy used to do printing for me for the office I worked in at USPS. Then he came to work for USPS! He always had a smile, easygoing attitude no matter what was going on with him personally. He was always a joy to be around. I know he will be greatly missed, but not forgotten.
For many years Buddy produced the publications for our organization, NCISAA. We knew him as a friend – not just a business acquaintance. We are deeply saddened to hear of Buddy’s passing and we extend our deepest sympathy to all of you.
Kathy Bailey and the NCISAA Management Team
To Jim and the entire Whitener family — What a huge loss to all of us. Know that your Dad will be remembered fondly as a kind, friendly, and thoughtful person and know that you are all in our thoughts and our prayers.
I hope this isn’t a duplicate but, I can’t find the one I left a few days ago.
Buddy will always be loved and remembered as the best husband I’ve ever had and for always loving his children unconditionally. He was loved by all that meet him.
Say hello to my mother and yours.
Stephanie
TO A VERY SPECIAL FAMILY’
THE YEARS OF THE DINNER BELL AND GROWING UP IS STILL GREAT MOMENTS OF GOOD TIMES!!WHEN DAD LAID THE TILE IN THE BATHROOMS AND FLOORS AND BUDDY AND HIS DAD WAS AT THE GRILL IN THE PAPER HATS. WE ALL ARE LOUSY AT LOOSING BUT IT IS JUST FOR A WHILE. REMEMBERING THE QUIET DEMEANOR AND THE SHY SIDE OF A SPECIAL PERSON THAT TOUCHED ALL OF US IN HIS OWN WAY!!GOD BLESS YOUNS
LINDA,DANNY & FAMILY
My sympathies to his family because buddy was one of the warmest and most reliable personalities I’ve ever known. We will miss him for a very long time and share his loss with them. I am grateful for the opportunity to have known and worked with such a special guy.
Gary Lawson
Employees of the Vehicle Maintenance Facility for the US Postal Service wish to extend their condolences to Buddy’s family and loved ones.
My deepest sympathy on the loss of this wonderful man. While I never had the pleasure to meet Budddy, I know what joy he brought to my cousin Lorri. I will keep your family in my prayers.
Our deepest sympathy on your loss. We met Buddy several times when we came to the mountains to visit Lorri. We found Buddy to be a very kind and caring soul and hope your wonderful memories of him will you going through this difficult time.
My deepest sympathy to Buddy’s family. ‘No man stands taller than the one who stoops to a child’. I remember him as a great father.
JIM
My deepest heart felt sympathies to all of Buddy’s family and friends.It was such a shock to hear of his passing.What a terrible loss for us all.He was my BEST BUD and he will live in my heart forever! God Bless!
What to say? I was stunned to hear of Buddy’s death…surreal. I didn’t know Buddy personally; but I do know that he was a good friend of & to the ‘JONES boys'(Roy,Ernie,Ricky). My heart goes out to the family
Kathy, Jasmine, Brittany and Whitener Family,
I’m so sorry to hear this. Your Dad will be greatly missed. Buddy was a good friend and willing to help anyone in need. God bless you all.
Bill
we love you guys
So sorry for your loss. I worked with Buddy at the Post Office. He was a great guy and a hard worker. He never had anything negative to say about anyone and was always willing to help without any complaints. He will surely be missed.
My deepest feelings go out to the Whitener family. I had met Buddy only once when Lorri invited me to dinner with some friends. I enjoyed his company. I am pleased that he made Lorri happy and they shared many good times together. He will truly be missed.
Buddy was a pleasure to work with and will be thought of and missed.
Though it’s been several years since I saw Buddy I always had good memories of him. It was hard to drive by The Dinnerbell spot even though the diner was long gone, and not remember him and my fun times in my growing and learning early 20s. Buddy, rest in peace. Family…I wish you well and am praying for you.
buddy was my first love and i will always remember the love and wonderful times we had
Our sympathy! We just found out today, April 27th, about Buddy’s passing. He was always so helpful. He did our business cards for years. We will certainly miss his happy smile and quiet persona when he came and delivered printing to us. So sorry for you all. He will be missed.
My first husband that i wish things would have been diffrent…we took diffrent paths in life..but Buddy was always on my mind and in my heart….i still love him and i always will…until i see you again…I Love You Buddy…