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Miles Jr. Whitener, Sr.
June 11, 1937 - January 1, 2020

Miles Jr. Whitener, Sr.

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Miles Jr. "Tex" Whitener, Sr., age 82 of Monticello, passed away Wednesday, January 1, 2020 at his home. He was born June 11, 1937 in Galveston, TX to the late Oscar Whitener and Clara Louise Edmiston Whitener.

He was retired from Burlington Industries, a United States Army Veteran of Korea and was of the Assembly of God faith. He was a loving husband, father, grandfather and friend. Miles loved his church and was an avid outdoorsman loving to hunt and fish and just enjoying nature. In addition to his parents, he was also preceded in death by one brother and one sister.

Survivors include his wife of 45 years, Renita Gunn Whitener of Monticello; two sons, Jason Whitener of Austin, TX and Miles Jr. Whitener, Jr. of NH; three daughters, Terry Whitener Roberts of Pine Bluff, Michelle Whitener Medlin of KS and Cammie Whitener Edwards of FL; four grandchildren, Breanna, Brittany, Lynn and Brook; and two great-grandchildren, Kable and Milla.

A private memorial service will be held at a later date. Online guestbook at www.stephensondearman.com.

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  1. Kim
    , AR Saturday, January 11, 2020 I was Blessed to get acquainted with Mr. Whitener and his sweet wife these last few years! He was a Sweet kind man who loved his Jesus, church, and family. And he always Had a bit of Jesus to share with all who would listen!
  2. Sherry O'Neill
    Monticello, AR Monday, January 6, 2020 Jean & family, I am so sorry to hear of your loss. May God bless & comfort you & give you strength during this time of sorrow.
  3. Sheila Gardner
    Monticello, AR Saturday, January 4, 2020 I am so sorry for your loss. Praying for peace and comfort for your family.
  4. Audra lowrey
    Nlr, AR Saturday, January 4, 2020 So sorry for your loss. He was a good man. Praying for all of you
  5. Stacy Cater
    Monticello, AR Friday, January 3, 2020 So sad to see Tex is gone. We lost a sweet person.
  6. Jamie Andrews
    Monticello, AR Friday, January 3, 2020 Prayers for family
  7. Erin R Kastraveckas
    Cherryvale, KS Friday, January 3, 2020 Didn't really get to know you, but talked to you once grandpa. I know you will be missed dearly
  8. Earnestine McQuiston Colburn
    Monticello, AR Friday, January 3, 2020 Tex was a friend and a good co-worker. I worked with him at Burlington.
  9. Michelle Medlin
    Liberal, KS Friday, January 3, 2020 I will miss you daddy.
  10. Mark&Mary withers
    Camden, AR Thursday, January 2, 2020 Tex was a friend and kind man and will be missed , rip Tex, I am so sorry for y'all's loss , Gene, Jason, and Terry
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