Born in Clarke County, Mr. Whitley was a son of the late Randolph Whitley and Rachel Alford Whitley.
In addition to his parents, Mr. Whitley was preceded in death by his sister, Renay Shelton and a grandson, Michael Scott Little.
Survivors include wife, Brenda Jean Smith Whitley; children, Hattie Tatum (Kelvin), James “Pete” Whitley (Gail), Teresa Cooper (Joe), Mike Little (Lisa), Tim Little (Hope), Jimmy Little (Christy) and Mark Little (Lesia); 21 grandchildren; six great-grandchildren.
The family will receive friends Wednesday, November 29 from 6-8 p.m. and Thursday, November 30 from 1-2 p.m. at Bernstein Funeral Home.
Funeral services will be held Thursday, November 30 at 2 p.m. at the chapel of Bernstein Funeral Home with Revs. Wayne Wills and Tim Boswell officiating. Interment will follow at Howington Cemetery in Nicholson.
Online condolences may be offered at www.BernsteinFuneralHome.com.
Bernstein Funeral Home and Cremation Service is in charge of arrangements.
