Russell Whisenant

Russell Leroy Whisenant, 74, of Cleveland, Ohio, died Wednesday, March 30, 2005, after a period of declining health.
He was born in Burke County on Jan. 13, 1931, and was the son of the late Glenn and Beulah Whisenant. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Jean Davidson Whisenant; a son, David Gene Whisenant; and a brother, Herbert Whisenant of Morganton.

Surviving are sons, Russell Leroy Whisenant Jr. and Troy Whisenant of Cleveland; a daughter, Sherry Whisenant Skunik of Cleveland; four grandchildren; a brother, Joe Whisenant of Morganton; and sisters, Alice Perkins and Vera Ollis of Morganton.

The funeral was held in Cleveland, Ohio.