Earl Whitney was born June 30, 1940 Lula B. Sanders and James Whitney.

Mr. Whitney was preceded in death by both parents, a brother Wesley Davis Jr, a grandson Demond Whitney, a cousin Tommy Bates and a very special friend Ms. Bernice Mays.

Mr. Earl Whitney leaves to cherish two sisters Gloria Dean Davis and Annie Bell Davis;  Nine sons Earl ( Tawanda ) Whitney Jr, Willie Whitney, James Whitney, Keith Whitney, James Banks, Eluster Banks, Tommy Banks, William Banks and Roy ( Sarah ) Banks; Three Daughters Ernestine  Whitney, Jacqueline Banks and Linda Banks 61 Grandchildren, 58 Great Grandchildren and a host of nieces, nephews and friends.