Eric Whitner, attorney at law, professor of law, and community advocate, gave of himself in support of multiple communities, including Central High School, North Omaha neighborhoods, and the greater metropolitan Omaha area. Preparing himself academically, a CHS graduate at 16, followed by his undergraduate studies at UNO, UCLA, and Emory University, culminating in a B.A. and leading him eventually to achieve two legal degrees, both a J.D. and an LL.M. (Master of Law) from Emory, Eric used his knowledge and desire to help others through establishing his own Omaha law firm, being General Counsel for the Omaha Housing Authority, and serving as a Deputy Douglas County Attorney. His community influence was also felt through his membership on several community boards, including being President of the Midlands Bar Association, Chairman of the Board of Directors of the Butler-Gast YMCA in North Omaha, and a member of the Executive Committee of the Metropolitan Omaha/Council Bluffs YMCA. Eric also served as campaign chairman for the Charles Drew Health Center, allowing the facility to expand and, as a result, to provide services to many more people. Eric’s actions, indeed, showed his love and support for all communities in the metropolitan area.
Adrian passed away in 2009 at the age of 49.