Jerry Wayne Whitener, age 75, of Somerset, Kentucky passed away Tuesday, October 15, 2024 at the Jean Waddle Care Center at Lake Cumberland Regional Hospital.
He was born September 23, 1949 to the late William Henry & Iva Lee (Cross) Whitener. Jerry served in the United States Navy as an E-6 from 1972-1986 and was honorably discharged. He was a proud member of Amvets Post-125 and Amvets Riders post-125. He was a past commander Veterans and Past President for Amvets Riders. Jerry was member of Sunnyside Baptist Church.
He was survived by his wife, Mary (Keith) Whitener, whom he married June 15, 1996; eight children, Gentrie Hampton, Jerry Wayne Whitener Jr, Shonshano Whitener, Tiffany Klein, Loretta Dunn, Gary Keith, Rose Abrams, and Jenny Labonte; seven siblings; fifteen grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by one daughter and three grandchildren.
Morris & Hislope Funeral Home is honored to assist the family with arrangements.