Harold Junior Whitener was born April 3, 1931 at Fredericktown the son of Elmer Franklin and Lena Blanch (Wray) Whitener and passed away on January 15, 2019 at Fredericktown at the age of 87 years.

Harold was preceded in death by his parents, a son Rick Whitener, three (3) sisters Freda Hale, Lois Cole & Alma Lee Whitener and granddaughter Caitlin Whitener.

Harold is survived by Shirley Whitener, sons Steve Whitener & Michael Whitener of Fredericktown and Mark Whitener of Hillsboro. Daughters Tracy Simpson and Kathy Whitener-Cooper both of St. Charles, brother John Whitener of Fredericktown.

Eight (8) grandchildren Clay Whitener, Taylor Whitener, Kourtney Hajec, Kyley Huntley, Sean Simpson, Stephanie Simpson, Elaina Simpson & Ethan Simpson. Seven (7) great grandchildren Dion Henegar, Jason whitener, Angelena Whitener, Payton Whitener, Ethan Whitener, Laila Huntley & Quinn Huntley, and close family member Tracy Francis.

Harold was of the Southern Baptist Faith and a U.S. Army Veteran of the Korean. Who enjoyed horses, beagles, woodworking, inventing and had a wonderful sense of humor.