Sandy Whitley Jr.

Sandy was the 6th born of 8 children on March 24, 1947 in Eva, LA to the union of the late Mr. Sandy Whitley, Sr. and Mrs. Dorothy Lendora (Luss) Whitley.

Sandy Whitley was age 73, when he entered into eternal rest.

He received his formal education through the Concordia School District and graduated with Sevier High School in Ferriday, LA. Sandy was a drummer for the school band and became a member known band for several years. There after he joined the Airforce Branch of the Military. He served his country for 3 years. Sandy resided in various parts of Louisiana, lastly in New Orleans. Sandy was on the Usher Board & was Vice- President of the Men's Choir at Galilee Baptist Church of N.O. It was hurricane Katrina that relocated him to Duncanville, Texas where he resided for 15 years. He was a member of Ok Cliff Bible Fellowship Church.

Sandy was a top Master Professional Printer by trade. He was employed by various Printing Companies in Louisiana and was well known for his work.

He was an Ace Pool player and a lover of the game of Poker and at his home was where he enjoyed gathering with his dear lifelong Airforce buddies. Sandy thoroughly enjoyed Swinging Out with his dance partner & wife Lucretia.

Sandy, as he was better known, was united to his faithful wife Lucretia Narcisse Whitley on October 3, 1987. This union blessed with 3 children; Mr. Sandy Whitley, IV, Ms. Sanika Lindora Whitley, & Mrs. Sophia M'Pelo Whitley- Green of Dallas, Texas, 3 step- daughters; Mrs. Terri Ricks of San Antonio, TX, Mrs. Tracy Williams-Whitley and Mrs. Tamany Diaz of New Orleans, LA, (2) SONS; Mr. Stanley Whitley & Mr. Alex Bates from former marriages, all original natives from New Orleans, LA.

He leaves to cherish his memories; his wife and 6 children, 3 siblings; Mr. Jo-Neal Whitley of Henderson, NV, Mr. Prentiss Whitley of Scottsdale, AZ & Mr. Jesse Whitley of Ferriday, LA., 19 grandchildren, 16 great- grandchildren and a host of in-laws, cousins, nieces and nephews. He was proceeded in death by; his parents, (3) brothers and 1 sister, Isaiah, Charles & Morris Whitley, & Birda Mae Whitley.

S man received his nickname at a young age. One day while playing at the top of a tree, he fell from it. Being a person who wanted people to know that he could take any pain, jumped up off the ground stating to everyone, "that he felt NO pain" and that it didn't hurt him at all, was then call "S" man like Superman and wanted to live up to it from here on in. He was referred to as Daddy, Grandpa & Dad Whitley by his children and grandchildren to which they ALL shared this wit about him. He kept them all in practice until this very day as she shared a story of his teacher encouraging him to learn his Alphabet (backwards). He greatly mastered it with swift recollection. For years, at Events, on the phone, as a greeting, during casual conversation, and even serious moments when you least expected it... you guessed it, he would resight the Alphabet backwards. ALL, would attempt to match the challenge, it was Hilarious!