William L. Whaley, Jr. July 12, 1933 - August 16, 2013
Loved and cherished his family deeply.
William L.
Whaley, Jr., 80, passed away Friday (Aug. 16, 2013) at home following a lengthy
illness, surrounded by family.
Mr. Whaley was
born on July 12, 1933 in Jewell Ridge, Va. to William L. and Cloah (Jewell)
Whaley, Sr. He was a 1951 graduate of Richlands High School in Richlands, Va..
On Jan. 26, 1967, in Lockport, he married Linda L. Stanley, who survives.
William was a
construction worker for many years. He retired from Harrington Industries in
Aiken, S.C., where he worked in a manufacturing operation.
In addition to
his wife of 46 years, Bill is survived by three sons, Albert (Phyllis) Whaley
of North Tonawanda, James (Renee) Whaley of Aiken, S.C., and Bill Whaley of Ward;
two daughters, Mary (David) Stone of Aiken, S.C. and Janie (Donald) Ward of
North Hornell; one brother, Richard (Kat) Colley of Franklinville; 14
grandchildren; 8 great grandchildren; several aunts; one uncle; and several
nieces, nephews and cousins.
He was
predeceased by a sister, Bobbie Ruth White.
Bill was an avid
racing fan and he enjoyed fishing, hunting and gardening. His greatest joys
came through his family which was a great source of pride for him. He was a
wonderful husband, father and grandfather, and loved and cherished his family
deeply.
There will be no
prior visitation. A memorial service will be held on Wednesday at noon at the
Riverside Assembly of God Church in Wellsville with Rev. John Francisco,
officiating.
Arrangements are
under the direction of Baker-Swan Funeral Home, 3256 Riverside Drive in
Wellsville.
Memorial contributions
in Bill’s name may be made to Riverside Assembly of God Church, 3218 Riverside
Drive, Wellsville, NY 14895.
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