Dennis James Whitney Obituary

It is with deep sorrow that we announce the death of Dennis James Whitney of Gastonia, North Carolina, born in Janesville, Wisconsin, who passed away on January 2, 2022, at the age of 82, leaving to mourn family and friends. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family.

He was predeceased by: his parents, Jack Blackwell and Bernice Cawkins Blackwell; his son James Whitney; his brother David Whitney; and his son-in-law Dana Williams.

He is survived by: his wife Sharon Quade Whitney; his daughters, Julie Cicci (Jeremy) and Jackie Williams; his siblings, Terry Whitney (Mary Ann) and Chris Woodson (Gary); his grandchildren, Samantha Iannino (Tony), Tyler Cicci (Lexxi), Clint Whitney (Shannon), Cassidy Crisp, Hunter Crisp, Heather Phillips (Ryan), Dana Marie Barnes (Shane) and Blake Williams (Danielle); his great grandchildren, Jaxson Iannino, Carson Mumpower, Cooper Phillips, Spencer Phillips, Lyndsey Barnes, Carly Barnes and Ace Barnes; and his pet Cassie.

In lieu of flowers memorial may be made to Gaston Hospice – PO Box 3984, Gastonia, NC 28054 or to the church's backpack or Angel Tree program – Redeemer Lutheran Church - 1915 S New Hope Rd, Gastonia, NC, 28054.