David Michael Whitney, 71, Tulsa, Oklahoma passed away on Tuesday, December 28th at his home. Funeral services will be held at 11:00 am on Thursday, January 6th, 2022 at Stanley's Funeral Service in Tulsa, Oklahoma. Visitation will be held Wednesday, January 5th from 5:00-7:00 pm at Stanley's Funeral Service.

David was born in Tulsa, Oklahoma on November 23, 1950. He was born to Blanche T. Whitney and J. W. W. "Mickey" Whitney Jr. He attended Patrick Henry Elementary school and graduated from Holland Hall High School in 1969. He graduated Westminster College in 1973 with a Business Degree and then went on to study law at the University of Tulsa and earned his law degree in 1976. David was passionate about his work and was the owner and operator of several businesses throughout his career including President of Whitney Oil & Gas Corporation, and CEO of GBE Services Corporation.

He also loved the community he lived in and served on the Advisory Board of Salvation Army of Greater Tulsa, the Downtown YMCA & Ability Resources. He was Chairman of Salvation Army Board from 1990-1991.

David was preceded in death by his Mother Blanche T. Whitney and his Father J. W. W. "Mickey" Whitney Jr. David is survived by Natalie Whitney, Olivia & Theron Bliss, David Michael Whitney Jr. "Mick" & Carrie Whitney, Zachary Whitney & Cierra Cummings, Carson Whitney, Breckyn Bliss, Jocelyn Bliss, Evelyn Bliss, Gracie Whitney, Diann Whitney, Whitney Daniels, Jesse Dunn, Kathleen Whitney Williamson, & Joan Gagliano Whitney.

We celebrate his life today as he would want us to, not with a lot of sadness, but with strong hearts determined as he was to continue loving one another in love and sharing our memories of him with each other.

The LORD is my shepherd,

I shall not want.

He makes me lie down in green pastures;

He leads me beside quiet waters.

He restores my soul;

He guides me in the paths of righteousness

For His name's sake.

Even though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death,

I fear no evil, for You are me;

Your rod and Your staff, they comfort me.

You prepare a table before me

in the presence of my enemies;

You have anointed my head with oil;

My cup overflows.

Surely goodness and mercy will follow

me all the days of my life,

And I will dwell in the house of the

Lord forever.

PSALM 23