Robert Wesley Whitney, Jr., 82, of Oxford, passed away April 20, 2016. Mr. Whitney proudly served his country in the U.S. Air Force and retired after 22 years of dedicated service. He was a member of Oxford Baptist Church where he devoted his time as Deacon and Sunday School Teacher. He was a kind and generous man, had a great sense of humor and was always the life of the party! Mr. Whitney loved his family dearly, enjoyed traveling and spending time with them and will surely be missed by all who knew and adored him. He was preceded in death by his parents, Robert, Sr., and Naomi (Crowe) Whitney.

Survivors include his loving wife of 62 years, Eleanor Whitney; daughters, Deborah Whitney and her partner, Elise Anderson-Kern of Oxford, Donna Rosales and her husband, Pablo of Jacksonville, Florida; sons, Wes Whitney and his wife, Susan of Oxford, Richard Whitney and his wife, Stephanie of Jackson; five grandchildren; two step-grandchildren; three great-grandchildren; sister, Carole Poyner of Columbia, South Carolina; as well as a niece and nephew.

Funeral Services for Mr. Whitney will be held Sunday, April 24, 2016, 3 p.m., at the Chapel of Caldwell & Cowan Funeral Home, 1215 Access Road, in Covington, with Dr. Alan Posey officiating and interment following in Lawnwood Memorial Park. Friends may visit with Mr. Whitney’s family Sunday, one hour prior to his service, from 2-3 p.m. at the funeral home.

Visit caldwellandcowan.com to place online condolences or call 770-786-7062.