Guy Edward Whitener, age 78 of Ellenboro, died Sunday, December 29, 2024, at Hospice House in Forest City.  Guy was born on June 8, 1946, in Rutherford County and was a son of the late Willie Ben Whitener and Phoebe Dills Whitener. 

He was a retired auto mechanic and the owner and operator of Guy’s Auto Service in Forest City for many years where he made many loyal friends and customers.  He was proud to have received the Best of the Best Award for several years in a row.  Guy was a generous person always willing to help others and he possessed a strong work ethic and a wonderful sense of humor. He was a loving husband, father, and grandfather who was affectionately called “Paw Paw” by his  grandchildren.

Survivors include his wife of 42 years, Kay Owens Whitener of the home, a son, Bryan Trotter and wife Diane of Bostic, daughters, Lisa Farmer and husband Bobby of Independence, Virginia, Sharon Ezell and husband Bryan of Rutherfordton, and Bobbie Trotter and husband Michael of Hendersonville, and his sister Ruby. There are five grandchildren and four great-grandchildren.

Services will be private for the immediate family.

Memorials may be made to St. Jude’s Research Hospital, 262 Danny Thomas Place, Memphis, Tennessee 38105 (stjude.org).

The Padgett and King Mortuary & Crematory is in charge of arrangements.