J.W. Whisenant

J.W. Whisenant, 85, of Huntsville died Monday at his home. Spry Funeral Home will announce funeral arrangements.

Mr. Whisenant was a native of Madison County and had lived in Huntsville since 1962. He retired from Teledyne-Brown Engineering Co. and was a member of East Huntsville Church of Christ.

Survivors include three sons, Charles N. Whisenant of Eugene, Ore., Kendall Whisenant of Arab and Ronald L. Whisenant of Huntsville; one daughter, Karen R. Stough of Huntsville; two brothers, Manuel Whisenant of Cullman and Leon Whisenant of Hulaco; one sister, Christine Hosh of Duncan, Okla.; and 10 grandchildren and 12 great-grandchildren.

Visitation will be Wednesday from 5 to 9 p.m. at the funeral home.