Herbert Whisnant

Herbert Dennis Whisnant, 55, of Morganton, passed away on Wednesday, Aug. 13, 2008. He was born Oct. 26, 1952 in Burke County to the late Herbert Hoover and Gladys Metcalf Whisenant. Mr. Whisnant graduated from Oak Hill High School. He was an active member of El Bethel Baptist Church where he was an usher and a former member of several committees. He worked for many years as an electrician's helper with his father, Herbert. He later went to work for Burke County Public Schools and was currently an employee of Ingles Market. He is survived by his wife, Martha D. Whisnant of the home; a daughter, Victoria R. Whisnant of Morganton; and a brother, Kevin Whisenant, of Morganton. Funeral services will be held at 3 p.m. Saturday at El Bethel Baptist Church with the Revs. Ron Cooper and Jimmy Lambert officiating. Burial will be at the El Bethel Baptist Church Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 1:30 to 3 p.m. Saturday at El Bethel Baptist Church. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made in Mr. Whisnant's memory in care of Martha Whisnant, 1478 Watermill Road, Morganton, NC 28655. Arrangements are in the care of Kirksey Funeral Home, Morganton.