Chuck was born on December 5, 1931 in Mangum, Oklahoma to parents George Monroe Whitener and Carrie Agnes Whitener (nee Wiseman).
Chuck was a Mechanical Engineer in Naval Sea Systems Command for 19 years. He was also in the Air Force during the Korean War and a member of the Coast Guard Auxiliary.
Survivors include two sons, Duane (Karen) C. Whitener and Darren (Cindy) C. Whitener.
A Funeral Service will be held on Friday, June 3, 2:00 pm, at First Baptist Church, 6800 Trouble Creek Rd, New Port Richey, Florida.
Chuck's final resting place will be at Columbia Gardens Cemetery in Arlington, Virginia.
Arrangements entrusted to Sylvan Abbey Funeral Home, (727) 796-1992.