Harold Kingsley Whisler, known affectionately as Poppy, passed away suddenly on May 30, 2024, in Morgantown.
He was born on Dec. 7, 1935, in Wadestown to the late Charles B. and Lucy Shriver Whisler.
After graduating from Morgantown High School, Harold was a policeman for four years in the United States Air Force where he received an honorable discharge and a good conduct medal. Having a strong belief that all people should be treated fairly and equal, he went on to complete numerous classes in labor law and occupational health through the Institute for Labor Studies at West Virginia University. He was employed by Sterling Faucet for 42 years, and while working there, became an active member of United Steel Workers of America Local 6214, being elected to many union offices which included Steward, Grievance Committeeman, Vice President and President, which he held when the plant was closed. He was a member of Sabra United Methodist Church, where he was once a Trustee and member of the Pastor Parrish Committee.
In 1963, Harold married his beloved wife, Irene Jean Williams Whisler. Together, they raised two children, Cindy Whisler Jento and Ricky Charles Whisler (Karen). He admired and appreciated animals, the outdoors and enjoyed collecting farm antiques.
Sadly, Harold was predeceased by his parents; wife, Jeanie; and siblings, Howard Edward Whisler, Ralph Glenn Whisler and Mary Margaret Whisler.
His memory will be forever held in the hearts of his surviving family: his children, Cindy and Ricky (Karen); his six grandchildren, John Kingsley Whisler, Katelyn Whisler Hanberry (Nick), Jerid Nicholas Jento (Cheyanne), Jesse Nicholas Jento (Kailey), Jeffrey Daniels Jento (Gabby), Jordan Nicholas Jento (Leann); and great-grandchildren, Sutton Kingsley Hanberry, Henry Lincoln Hanberry and Jace Ray Jento.
Friends and family will be received at Hastings Funeral Home, 153 Spruce St., Morgantown, from 2-6 p.m. on Sunday, June 2. Visitation will continue from 10 a.m. on Monday, June 3 until the time of the funeral service at 11 a.m. with Chuck Yocum officiating. Interment will follow at Lawnwood Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, the family kindly requests donations be made to the Wounded Warriors Project, an organization he felt strongly about.
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