Key Lawrence Whiting Sr.

Key Whiting, Sr. Passed away on November 4, 2024. Although it was sudden, he was surrounded by loved ones. Key was born in Baltimore, MD on May 19,1962 to Lewis Jr and Judith Whiting. Key lived in Pennsylvania for the first few years of his life and then moved to Hampton, MD. Key had great memories that he spoke of often of making ice box cakes and many crafts with his Mom as a child. He attended and graduated from McDonough School. He then attended The Catholic University of American where he earned his degree in mechanical engineering. In 2008 Key and Dena met in St Michaels, MD. They shared the love of the Eastern Shore and all it’s beauty. Their son Parker was born in 2009. Key always had a plan, so right out of college he began working for the Army Corp of Engineers. He worked on many Army bases and government facilities around Maryland, Virginia and New York. He retired after 32 years in 2016. Key was able to repair almost anything. He began repairing and rebuilding machinery when he was very young. Key and his family attended Easton Baptist Church. He wanted to be there every time the church doors were open. He volunteered at the Kent Island Yacht Club, The Special Olympics Regatta, The Chesapeake Bay Motoring Festival and The Concourse d’Elegance, and also an organ donor. Key and Dena had recently fell in love with taking cruises. He enjoyed visiting his Uncle Ronald and working on cars together. He loved hanging out with his children watching movies and spending time at the beach in Ocean City, MD. He had a great memory and would always know every actor. Key shared the gospel of Jesus Christ every chance he got. He would always say, “Let the main thing be the main thing.” Key is survived by Dena, his mother Judith Whiting – Lowe and her husband Bill Lowe, his children Madeline, Sean, Key Jr, George and their mother Courtnaye. His children Parker, Courtney,Brooke and grandchildren Milania, Holton, Ariah, Palmer and Hayes and his best friend Joe Krebs. His brother Lewis Whiting III and his wife Martine, and an Uncle Ronald Grimes. A service will be held at Easton Baptist church, 101 Marlboro Avenue, Easton, MD 21601 on Monday, November 18th @ 5 pm with dinner to follow. In lieu of flowers please donate to Easton Baptist Church, 101 Marlboro Avenue, Easton MD 21601.

Key Lawrence Whiting Sr.

May 19, 1962 - November 4, 2024