Lawrence Whisenant

Lawrence Edward Whisenant, 72, died Sunday, Sept. 21, 2003, at his residence. He was born in Burke County to the late Charles and Ida Elizabeth Webb Whisenant. His wife, Minnie Wilson Whisenant; a son, David Wayne Whisenant; and a sister, Mary Alice Owensby, preceded him in death.

Mr. Whisenant attended Mt. Olive Baptist Church. He was retired from the U.S. Army and was a decorated veteran, having served in both Vietnam and Korea. Miller Engineering, Inc. later employed him.

Mr. Whisenant is survived by two children, Darrell Whisenant and wife Sandra of Bull Shoals, Ark.
and Ann W. Watson and husband Dan of Marion; a sister, Pearle Bartlett of Marion; and a brother, Larry Whisenant of Morganton; six grandchildren and one great-grandchild.