David Lee Whiting, age 84, passed away at home on Tuesday, July 2, 2019 surrounded by his loving family. David was born on July 16, 1934 in Logan, West Virginia, had been a longtime resident of Newport News. He honorably served in the U. S. Air Force. After the service, he started working for Southland Corporation as a store manager and worked his way up the chain and was responsible for opening many 7-11 stores throughout the Hampton Roads area and other surrounding states. He also worked at Virginia Beach Beverages 7-Up Corp. until his retirement in 1999.David enjoyed hunting, fishing, but his favorite was attending NASCAR races. He was a huge Bill Elliott fan, and a diehard West Virginia Mountaineer fan. Even though he was away from home traveling for work a lot, he always made time to support his children and attend gymnastic competitions and baseball games. His family will cherish all the fond memories of summer vacations camping in Hatteras, NC.David was preceded in death by his parents, Ocie Pearl Mullins Fisher and Paul Pope Whiting, stepfather Omer B. Fisher; stepbrothers, Charles G. Fisher, Ralph C. Fisher, Omer G. Fisher Jr.; stepsisters, Juanita Bailey, Catherine Deihr, Betty Toler, Peggy Saban.He is survived by his devoted wife of 57 years, Myrtle Whiting; daughters, Lisa Timmerman (Terry); Dianna Wiggins (Ken); son, Donald Whiting (Debbie); five grandchildren, Brooklynn (Josh) Braelynn, Leanne, Preston, and Leslie; great-granddaughter, Harlee Rae; stepbrother James Fisher; (Juanita); sister-in-law, Jean Porter; brother-in law, Rolfe Saban; and numerous nieces and nephews.You will always be Pop-Pop to your grandchildren, and forever be in our hearts. We love you.Inurnment will take place at Albert G. Horton, Jr. Memorial Veterans Cemetery at a later date.Special thanks to Riverside Home Health (Allissa), Riverside Palliative Care & Hospice (Tania), Visiting Physicians and Special friends and neighbors.