Jackie Don Whitney

Jackie Don Whitney, age 56, passed away in his sleep on December 29, 2019 in his home. Jackie was born in San Diego, CA, grew up in the Dallas area, and settled in Snyder, TX in 2005.

Jackie was preceded in death by his father, Johnny Whitney; mother, Fleeta Cloud; cousin, Jimmy Whitney. He is survived by wife Marci Griffin-Whitney of Snyder; daughter Elizabeth Griffin of Colorado City; daughter Destiny and husband Glen Odom of Abilene; son Blake Whitney of Snyder; son Timothy Whitney of Snyder; In-laws Tim and Donna Griffin of Dallas, TX. Jackie’s siblings include James & spouse David Whitney of VA; Fran Sadler and Jerry of Lubbock, TX; Monty and Chris Whitney of Midland, TX; Kym Whitney and Donnie of Marble Falls, Tx; Amy and Jeremy Watkins of Lubbock, Tx; Taya and Jeremy Brown of Dallas, Tx. Grandchildren: Asher Rhodes, Wyatt Odom. Including several Aunts, Uncles, Nieces/Nephews, and cousins.

Jackie was a racing enthusiast and loved his Camaro and trucks. It was rare to come over to his house and not be invited to a BBQ or to just sit around and talk. Jackie would do anything and everything for the people he considered friends and family. He could always be found at his boys’ football and powerlifting events and could not hide the pride he had for all his children.

Jackie became “Grumpy” when his grandbabies came into this world and he was able to enjoy their company, play, snuggle, and use Grumpy as a jungle gym. The pride that he had in his children and grandchildren was stemmed from the pride he had in his wife of 25 years Marci. You would rarely see one without the other and the love that Jackie had for Marci is a rare gem that most people strive for.

Jackie worked as an electrician for his entire life starting while working with his own father when he was very young. He was a talented and exceptionally skilled electrician, and many looked to him for advice and instruction.

He will be sorely missed and forever loved and remembered.

A memorial service will be conducted on Saturday, January 11, 2020 at 2pm, officiated by Tim Griffin at the Bell-Cypert Seale Funeral home. In lieu of flowers please send donations to St. Jude’s Children Hospital.